Traditions to Include in Your Wedding

A wedding is a wonderful time to pay tribute to your family, its customs, and your heritage. It can also be a terrific opportunity to learn more about the groom’s family and the traditions that are important to them. One very meaningful way to honor these customs is to include them in your wedding ceremony or reception. Here are some of the most special traditions to include in your wedding.

1. Wear something of your mother’s on your wedding day. This is a lovely way to signify the bond between generations and to symbolize that even as you join a new family, you will still keep your own family near and dear. It could be your mother’s bridal gown or veil. You could wear a piece of her wedding jewelry. This is a favorite idea for bride’s, as jewelry is an important symbolic part of a wedding; in addition, you can easily update a classic piece of jewelry like a pearl necklace by mixing it with something more contemporary, such as pearl and crystal drop earrings.

2. Use a family cake topper. Forget about the modern and trendy cake toppers. Wouldn’t it be so much sweeter to use the little bride and groom that graced the top of your parents’ or grandparents’ cake? Chances are that they still have it, and would be honored to share it with you if you ask.

3. Serve the festive foods that are customary in your culture. Whether your parents are first generation Americans or your family has lived in the U.S since it was the Thirteen Colonies, chances are you have a rich cultural heritage on which to draw. A wedding reception can be made much more personal and interesting by the addition of the food and drinks that are normally served in Russia, Italy, Mexico, or wherever else your ancestors may hail from. Food can also be a great vehicle for combining different cultural traditions on the bride and groom’s sides of the family. A buffet or serving stations can present a selection of favorites from each family’s background.

4. Carry a replica bouquet. This is a particularly nice tradition that can be used to honor a beloved grandmother who has passed away, although it is also a lovely way to honor a living relative. Share the origins of your bouquet by telling the story of its history in your wedding program.

The little details that you choose to include from your families will go a long way towards making your wedding more special and memorable. Not only will they make the day better for the bride and groom, but including family customs will also make your wedding a wonderful experience for the rest of your family, as well.

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