by Danielle Toth | Mar 11, 2021 | Wedding Traditions
If you’re questioning whether to include the garter toss in your wedding reception, you’re not alone: The Knot 2018 Real Weddings Study found that only 33% of to-be-weds were planning on incorporating the garter toss into their wedding, down from 41% in 2016. Much of...
by Danielle Toth | Aug 7, 2020 | Wedding Traditions
While the wedding tradition of tying tin cans to a car’s bumper isn’t all that common anymore, you may see it in movies – often accompanied by a “Just Married” sign. However, the origins of this tradition are a bit murky. Personalcreations.com dates this tradition to...
by Danielle Toth | Apr 19, 2020 | Wedding Traditions
Wedding veils have evolved over the years (have you seen the floppy hat veils of the ‘80s?!), but 65% of brides still wear one, according to Wedding Ideas magazine. In fact, Wedding Historian Susan Waggoner has said the veil is “the oldest part of the bridal...
by Danielle Toth | Feb 19, 2020 | Wedding Traditions
Wedding cakes are now an integral part of any reception, but most of us don’t realize the tradition actually started with a different carb – bread. According to Southern Living magazine, the grooms of yesterday used to take a bite of bread, then crumble the remainder...
by Danielle Toth | Nov 14, 2019 | Wedding Traditions
While the garter toss has become increasingly less popular at modern weddings, many brides still choose to wear a garter underneath their wedding dress. So how did this tradition begin? In the past, women commonly wore garters to hold up their stockings, but with the...
by Danielle Toth | Aug 16, 2019 | Wedding Traditions
Engagement and wedding rings have become a critical part of a marriage ceremony. However, many couples don’t think about the history behind wearing these bands. Because a circle has no beginning or end, it became a symbol of eternity to the pharaohs of ancient...
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