To kickstart my return and tenderly (with writers block and finger cramps) jet myself back into the head seat at Alice, I’ve just found this groovy info graphic on wedding traditions to show you. I’m a big fan of breaking tradition and creating the kind of wedding the screams “this is us!!!” however, in saying that, I don’t think they should necessarily be wiped out – rather, pick and choose what means something to you, then either keep it, twist it or recreate it entirely yourselves.
Wedding traditions
After all, the world of weddings would never have moved on if all us Bride-ees stagnated in the traditions that have been around for donkey’s.
Woo hoo to new traditions too! Although right now I can’t think of any so here’s the where did it come from of some traditions you will definitely be familiar with:
Infographic from prafulla.net
My favourite tradition has to be Daddy walking the Bride up the aisle – I am a soppy romantic! I also know full-well that sometimes that just can’t happen, like it was in my case and so the tradition changed and I walked up the aisle with my Father-In-Law instead: a super proud moment that I now cherish after losing him three weeks ago. That moment was a tradition I happily broke!
The best of the unusual – above
Personally, I love the Kenyan tradition!! Brilliant!!!
Welcome back me and hello again, it feels great to be in the hot seat.
Zarn xx
Weddings are full of memories. Do you have a favourite memory from your wedding or a wedding you attended?
I heard one of those town criers for weddings (their official name escapes me) talking to couple about their ‘receiving line’, I though that was a tradition that died off in the 90’s.
And whilst I’m at, those wedding town criers are a bit obsolete too.
And white is all very nice but it’s traditional meaning is silly so sticking to a colour that may not suit for the sake if tradition is, well, silly. Oh & I think a big reason white endures as a trend, is because if big manufacturers had to ffer dresses in lots of colours AND offer a large range of styles too both their businesses & bridal shops would struggle with how much more they had to manufacture & stock. Sticking to traditional shades works for the big companies but holds bridal fashion back.
Also really not sure about these keepsake gifts on tables, does anybody actually treasure them/keep them or if they’re those awful, outdated sugar almonds… Eat them?
I typed on an iPhone, so there are typos despite proof reading lol
I loved this post! I like seeing different traditions from around the globe.
I’m planning my own wedding at the moment… Really enjoyable to read, thank you.
Vicky
http://avoidingbridezilla.wordpress.com/
Love around the world wonderful!! Love this post!
Cute and very informative infographic. Like the Fiji one.