Popular Wedding Traditions

Chances are those who have attended a wedding have witnessed some popular traditions take place. The bride wears a veil, a court of wedding attendants accompanies the bride and groom, and birdseed, rice or flower petals are tossed. But have you ever wondered why?

Carolyn Hax: How to abandon a wedding tradition

Wedding traditions aren’t right for everyone. Here, a roundup of advice from columnist Carolyn Hax to readers who want to break with custom. June 2001: I don’t want dad to walk me down the aisle I’m getting married next April. My parents have been divorced since I was 11. I’m not that close to my dad, and want to walk myself down the aisle. How do I tell him? Read full article >>

Wedding Traditions: Can You Figure Out Where These Big Day Customs Are From?

Weddings may be held all over the world, but when it comes to Big Day details, each culture celebrates nuptials differently.

Wedding customs date back centuries

Chances are those who have attended a wedding have witnessed some popular traditions take place.

The inspiring history of wedding rings

Find out about the history, traditions, and purported powers of engagement and wedding rings.