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On the day of her marriage , the bride can follow this tradition which she wears for a successful marriage, four items to choose from, which can be a garment, fabric , etc., but who have specific characteristics : - One of these elements must be old ( a family heirloom in most cases ) - Another must be new, - Another is to be borrowed , - Another must be blue. This tradition originated in England in the late 19th century ( "Something old , Something new, Something borrowed , Something blue") . And its meaning is as follows: - The " old " part : it characterizes the family relationship of the bride and her life until marriage. For this , it is often a jewel of ancient family that is chosen by the bride. - The item " new ": It characterizes the achievement and success for the life to come . For this, it is often the wedding dress that is chosen by the bride. - The item "borrowed" : It characterizes the luck and happiness for the future...

Getting Engaged in Italy In the past, Italian wedding engagements were usually orchestrated by the families of the bride and groom. Lineage was of the most importance, and if the bride's father had any doubts, negotiations could stop in their tracks. In some cases, a matchmaker sent a message (masciata) to the prospective bride's family of the man's hope to marry. If her family found the groom's proposal acceptable, there would be wedding bells and a marriage. Diamond engagement rings have been popular with Italian brides since the 1400's. Italians have long held that diamonds are created by the flames of love. In medieval Italy, grooms even paid for their brides with precious stones. In preparation for her wedding day, the bride assembles a trousseau, consisting of household items, clothing, and sometimes even her future husband's clothes to bring to the home of the groom. Her family provided her with a dowry of money and possibly domestic goods. Toda...

Eheringe (Wedding rings) During the engagement period both the bride and groom wear a ring on their left hand. After the wedding they wear the wedding ring on their right hand. Usually the rings are gold with no diamonds. Bräutkleid (Bride's attire) In Germany, as in the U.S, the bride wears "white". But in Germany brides wear either very short trains or usually none at all attached to their wedding dress. If veils are worn they are of fingertip length and typically never worn over the face as in the U.S. Often in place of veils a flowery headband with ribbons is worn. Other accessories included may be a Diadem (Tiara), a little draw string purse and gloves. The custom is for the bride to dress at her home or her parent's home and then drive to the ceremony. Bräutigams Kleidung (Groom's attire) The groom usually wears a black suit or a smoking jacket (dinner jacket) Die Standesamtliche Trauung (The Wedding) Before a...

Pakistan, an Islamic country located in South Asia and the Greater Middle East, has a great culture with rich customs. A Pakistani wedding is a great feast of fun, wearing fancy clothing, merriments, and celebrations. It is celebrated with great fervor. A Pakistani wedding is followed by several pre-wedding customs and rituals. Men and Women wear Pakistani Clothing of various styles and fashions. It is important to note that some of the customs followed in Pakistani weddings have no foundation in Islam. However, the Pakistani culture has adopted those ceremonies and traditions from the Hindu culture. Mangni is the engagement ceremony that marks the formal engagement of couple. The small ceremony takes place in the presence of a few important members of would-be bride & groom’s family. Prayer and blessings for the couple are recited and the wedding date is decided in Mangni. Mayun is custom of the bride entering into the state of seclusion eight to fifteen days before the...

A Malay wedding is one of the most notable and lavish occasions in Malay society. Rich in local tradition melded with the tenets of Islam, the wedding celebrates the couples marriage in a ceremony fit for a king and queen. The wedding consists of several parts and covers more than a day . Engagement Before the wedding proper itself, there is the engagement. When the man announces his intention to marry the woman, the adat bertunang (or engagement custom) is set, in which the couple’s families discuss the plan for wedding in the home of the bride’s family. And then there’s the henna-staining rite to signify the imminent marriage ceremony. In this rite, the couples loved ones stain the couples fingertips with henna oil. Akad Nikah The first formal part of a Malay wedding proper is called the akad nikah (or the marriage contract), as required by Islamic and civil laws. It gives the marriage its sacred and legal characteristics. In this ceremony, the couple sign the marr...

Red is the Color of Weddings in China Red is central to the wedding theme of China. It signifies love, joy and prosperity and is used in a variety of ways in Chinese wedding traditions. The bride's wedding down is often red, as are the wedding invitations, and wedding gift boxes or envelopes for cash gifts. Even the bride and groom's homes are decorated in red on the wedding day. Before the Chinese Wedding Day Before her wedding celebration, a Chinese bride traditionally goes into seclusion with her closest friends. This Chinese custom gives the bride-to-be some time to symbolically mourn the loss of her friends and family. Some time before the couple are married, the groom's family carries wedding gifts in red baskets and boxes to the bride's house. One of the baskets will contain "uang susu" or 'milk money'. Others will contain personal things for the bride, so that on her wedding day all of her personal belongings will be in the...

Traditional Russian Wedding Russian wedding Russian weddings are celebrated on a grand scale. The extent of celebration and thoroughness of preparation are only limited by the financial situation of the family. Some couples choose to adopt western traditions, including the priest, marriage vows, staged shows and special tents for guests. Famous performers may be invited and celebration scripts may be written by professional directors. However, such celebrations are more of an exception in modern Russia. The traditional Russian wedding is, on the contrary, affordable to most newlyweds. Official registration and civil ceremony In order to get married on a set date, couples should submit an advance application to the registry office. Known as ZAGS (загс), the registry office is the official body for marriage registration in Russia. The husband-and-wife-to-be will usually file an application several months in advance to allow some time to think over their decision. Whe...