I have never been to an actual wedding and i want to know what some traditions that take place in a wedding.I want to know more about the type of dances, and events.
2006-11-15 11:57:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Here's what I know:
The bride wears:
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
The bride wears a penny in her shoe for good luck.
The special dances are bride and groom, father daughter, and mother son is optional
The groomsmen are actually a part of the wedding to protect the bride from potential sutors. The bridesmaid used to dress like brides to act as decoys if the bride is to be kidnapped.
During the ceremony, the bride stands on the grooms left side so his sword hand is ready.
The bride carries flowers to mask her odor (if she hadn't showered -- think 1500s)
Speeches at a wedding are from the best man, maid of honor and the father of the bride.
When guests clink their glasses with silverware the bride and groom have to stop and kiss.
Hope these help -- I know they're random!
2006-11-15 12:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Susie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Something new, something old, and something blue needs to be worn. A traditional dance that is done is the waltz. Cutting of the wedding cake. Feeding each other the cake. Father and daughter dance. The best man and the maid of honor make a toast to the couple.
2006-11-15 20:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Aron H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing my family usually does is a "dollar" dance. Guests line up and pay to dance for a while with the bride or groom. It is called "dollar" but any amount of money can be given. The couple takes the money with them after the reception. This cash comes in handy when the couple goes on their honeymoon. Originally it only involved dancing with the bride, the guest was given a shot of whiskey after, possibly a toast to the couple?
I think this is an eastern European custom.
2006-11-15 20:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this website http://www.worldweddingtraditions.com/
They have a ton of traditions from all over the world!! Things vary from culture to culture, but there are some things that are the same throughout.
2006-11-16 11:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most African-Americans do the traditional "jumping the broom". You should do some Internet research by just typing in your question on your search bar.
2006-11-15 20:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by misskashmere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditions can vary from culture to culture and background to back ground, which culture or background do you want to know about?
2006-11-15 20:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lil Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well....the traditional dance with the bride and her father, and the bride and groom, and then the bride throwing her bouquet behind her, and the groom taking the garter from her leg...
2006-11-15 20:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by BabyGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is supposed to be good luck ..................
if you carry a flower that your mother (or in-law) carried in her boquet.
and
if you marry within a trhee day period (before or after) a full moon it is supposed to bring good fortune to your marraige.
Try google......with wedding traditions & superstitions
2006-11-16 09:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_traditions#United_States_customs
http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/wedding-traditions.htm
2006-11-15 20:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋