World Wedding Customs

  Henna Night remains one of the most treasured bridal traditions in Turkey. As with the Turkish Bridal Bath, it appears to have inspired aspects of the modern bachelorette party. One or two nights before the wedding, the bride and her closest female friends and family members gather for a celebration of her last hours as a ...

This silver and blue mariachi sombrero encapsulates the tradition of music and dance at a Mexican wedding reception. Photo by Darrell Perry on Pixabay.   A Mexican wedding reception centers around food and drinks, music, and dancing. While a handful of traditions mirror those of other cultures, these three central aspects remain ...

Though not a traditional rosary, the style of this gorgeous cross necklace conjures notions of el lazo. El lazo is a Native Mexican wedding tradition incorporated in today's Roman Catholic wedding masses. Photo ©2019 EraGem Jewelry   Two Mexican wedding traditions endure from the ancient practices of Native Mexican Indians. Though ...

Mexican wedding ceremony traditions include the Arras, a special box holding 13 coins. Image by Jay Bautista from Pixabay.   Mexican wedding ceremony traditions draw heavily from ancient Native Mexican Indian customs. However, today these customs have been folded into the country's predominant Roman Catholic faith. Today, most couples ...

Mexican wedding jewelry includes a jeweled corona. This beautiful bride wears a simple jeweled tiara headband with matching diamond earrings. Simple, elegant, beautiful. Photo by Cesira Alvarado on Unsplash.   Mexican wedding jewelry and attire embrace both Spanish-influenced traditions and modern western influence. The result, a ...

Mexican wedding preparations include ordering flowers. White roses remain the favored choice for Mexican brides. Photo by Nicole Corbin on Unsplash.   Mexican wedding preparations begin when the couple chooses their padrinos (sponsors). Together with the couple's sponsors, the father of the bride determines the budget and who will pay ...

Mexican engagement ring styles trend towards the ornate and showy. Wider, more intricate settings with large diamonds cut in the princess or round brilliant style. Photo ©2019 EraGem Jewelry.   Mexican engagement transforms dating and courtship into a deeper level of commitment. As I mentioned in this article on Mexican courtship, ...

Mexican courtship traditions are filled with romance, music, and lots of time with family! Photo by Diego Alves on Pexels.   Mexican courtship traditions blend a number of romantic Old World customs with a few western dating customs. Long ago, a girl's parents met first with potential suitors. When the family deemed a suitor worthy, ...

Italian wedding receptions take the cake when it comes to feasting, dancing, and merriment. Photo by Izabelle Acheson on Unsplash.   Italian wedding receptions take the cake when it comes to food, fanfare, and frivolity. Not surprisingly, the feast might include up to 14 courses, including appetizers, main courses, dessert, and more. ...

An Italian civil wedding provides a lovely option for those who wish to keep their nuptials simple and meaningful. Photo by Sweet Ice Cream Photography on Unsplash.   An Italian civil wedding offers a lovely option for those who wish to keep their nuptials simple while still providing plenty of meaning and decorum. It takes place ...