Sure, there are times when the stunned woman who catches the bouquet has been summoned to the dance floor by the droning dj to perform the whole garter stunt and ended up falling madly in love with the young man who caught the garter. In this particular instance, they remain happily married with two beautiful children. You just never know! However, now that you are planning your own wedding it is for you to decide if those customary acts will be part of your celebration. Are there other customs or traditions you will use to signify your own union and celebration. Will these customs carry on in your family or have they already?
Some of the traditions listed below have been handed down through the years from culture to culture. Some are pure folklore and many stem from superstitions. Certain traditions are widely used in modern wedding ceremonies while others exist only within a certain race or culture.
While I hope you enjoy the following legends and lore, when planning your wedding I encourage you to do things your way. There are no rules, no ways that must be followed because Aunt Nellie says it must be. When it comes to your celebration – make it just that, your own. Add your own personalized flare that will make lasting traditions for your family for years to follow.
Customs and tradition should be binding, in a loving family way.
The wedding is one of life’s primeval and surprisingly unchanged rites of passage. There are so many different customs, superstitions and cultural beliefs that have carried on through the ages. Click here for the rest of this article by Lauri Boyden, including segments about: The Engagement Ring, Choosing a wedding day, Bridal Showers, Throwing the Garter, Tossing the Bouquet, and more...
