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Learn the origins of many traditions, and whether you should follow the rules.

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American Weddings: An Afrocentric Libation Ceremony
American Weddings: Q&A with an Afrocentric Expert
Asian Weddings: Japanese Traditions
Asian Weddings: Korean Traditions
Ceremony: Eastern European Traditions
Ceremony: Eastern Orthodox Crowning Tradition
Ceremony: The Ketubah Explained
European Weddings: Eastern European Prewedding Rituals
European Weddings: Eastern European Reception Rituals
European Weddings: Irish Traditions
Jewish Weddings: A Guide for the Groom
Jewish Weddings: Prewedding Rituals
Latin-American Weddings: A Roundup of Traditions
Muslim Weddings: Glossary of Terms
Muslim Weddings: Prewedding Rituals
Muslim Weddings: Reception Rituals Explained
Receiving Line: Etiquette, Options & Tips
Toasting: A Guide for the Bride & Groom
Traditions & Superstitions: 50 Wedding Facts & Trivia
Traditions: 9 Favorites from Around the World
Wedding Cakes: A World Tour of Wedding Cake Traditions
Wedding Customs: Tracking Tradition
Wedding Customs: Traditions from Around the Globe
Wedding Flowers: Customs & Traditions
Wedding Keepsakes: How to Preserve Your Bouquet
Wedding Reception Ideas: Jewish Reception Rituals
Wedding Rings: Diamond & Wedding Band Traditions
Wedding Traditions: Incorporating Multiple Cultures into Your Wedding

Q&A: Cultural Customs: African-American Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Best Hour for Chinese Weddings?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: German Wedding Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Greek Wedding Gift Ideas?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Greek Wedding Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Incorporating Italian Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Incorporating Mexican Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Incorporating Polish Heritage?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Indian Wedding Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Norwegian Wedding Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Spain's 13 Coin Custom?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: The Meaning of Breaking the Glass?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: Ways to Incorporate Greek Traditions?
Q&A: Cultural Customs: What's Up With the Dollar Dance?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Carrying the Bride Over the Threshold?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Customary Metal for Wedding Bands?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Origin of Leap Year Proposals?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Origin of the Ring Finger?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Story Behind Aisle Runners?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: The Meaning of "Something Old..."?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: What is the Bouquet Dance?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Why Candied Almonds?
Q&A: Wedding Traditions: Why Use a White Aisle Runner?

Worldly Weddings

Get cultured! Here's a peek at the wedding customs, cuisine, dress, decor, and more from other countries.

Jewish Weddings

Just because the ketubah's signed, doesn’t mean the traditions end. See our guide to Jewish reception rituals.

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