May
4
2009
In my last piece we learned about the whimsical wedding traditions and customs of France… In this second piece we will explore the various customs and traditions of ITALY. Soon to follow, will be the ones of England and the U.S.A. We hope you have fun reading these, and perhaps even incorporate them into your own wedding celebration…
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May
4
2009
The Brit’s have the Hen and Stag parties, the Italians have the cutting of the Groom’s tie and the French have the Charivari in the wee hours of the morning among other things… To find truly American Wedding Customs has been very challenging as the U.S.A. is a melting pot of all nationalities. American weddings consist of borrowed traditions and customs from all over the world. Here are a few unique American traditions which I hope our European friends will adopt as well…
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