Wedding Traditions & History

Many Assyrians, especially those who have embraced Western culture, now mix Assyrian traditions with those of their adopted countries. There are features of both traditions that appeal to young and old, so why not...

Armenian weddings are deeply rooted in religious beliefs. In the modern age, more often than not a white wedding dress and Western style wedding attendants may be the couple’s choice, but the actual ceremony follows the...

In Albania, it is still common for a matchmaker to bring the bride and groom together. Both the bride and groom’s families celebrate the engagement and the bride is given a gold coin to signify an agreement has been...

Spicy seafood, Cajun music, free for all dancing and traditions spanning centuries are all part of a traditional Acadian wedding. Though Roman Catholicism plays a big part in Cajun history and culture, some traditions...

Today, we are adding features to weddings and wedding planning that may one day be considered traditions by future generations. The growth of the computer industry and the subsequent explosion in communications between...