Something old, something new, something used, something blue. There is something truly special about taking part in traditions. From the bride wearing white or having a best man, traditions are something to be cherished. MARX works with couples through all walks of life during the planning of their Boston Weddings. Because of this, we have been lucky enough to experience some truly amazing wedding traditions that we want to share with you!
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Releasing of the Doves in the Philippines
As tradition has it, Filipino wedding couples will release two doves at their wedding receptions. As many people know, doves represent peace, love and innocence. When the couple releases the doves, it is meant to symbolize the two of them spending a harmonious, long life together.
The Second Line Parade in New Orleans
New Orleans is known for bands parading in the streets. The first line is for the main members of the band, while the second line includes anyone who wants to join in the parade while they wave a handkerchief in the air. This signifies the start of a new life together. Usually the wedding couple will join the first line while the guests are encouraged to join the second line.
Share the Sake in Japan
The tradition of san-san-kudo, also known as sharing of the sake, is a long time tradition at weddings in Japan. The bride and groom will each have three sips of sake from three flat sake cups. The parents of the bride and groom will do the same to bond the families together for life.
House Parties in Texas
It’s common in Texas to avoid having a bridal party or bridesmaids. So what they will do instead is they will have what is called a “house party” which consists of the bride’s friends and family members. These people are assigned to partake in the ceremony, taking care of programs, guest books and other various wedding and bachelorette festivities. The main difference is that these house party guests won’t stand at the altar with the bride and groom.
Steal the Groom’s Shoes in India
Photo By London Dunbar
At a traditional Indian wedding, the sister of the bride will steal the groom’s shoes as a joke or prank once he enters into the wedding tent. In order for the groom to get his shoes back, he will have to bribe the sister to return his shoes before he leaves the tent.
Viennese Hour in New York
Originally this tradition of a Viennese Hour was from Italy which normally takes place after dinner and the cutting of the wedding cake. This is by far one of our favorites because it consists of a HUGE arrangement of desserts from ice cream and candy to chocolate-covered fruits and cookies.
Your wedding is about combining two families and making them one. You’ll be taking traditions from each of your families to bring into the planning of your Boston wedding. Now that you are starting your own family, think about starting your own traditions!
