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By: Sweet Libertine

Sweet Libertine — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:31:14 +0000

My favourite wedding tradition and one that we will be having is the italian tradition of the cutting of the tie.

The men at the wedding each take turns in cutting a piece off the grooms tie in exchange for money. I think its a bit more fun than the usual money in an envelope thing.

By: Clare

Clare — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:30:19 +0000

Oo, I hope I win one! I cannot vouch for the authenticity of my favourite tradition – a Malaysian guy my Mum works with told her, and she told me when I discussed our dilemma over how to seat four divorced parents and their new partners at the wedding/ at the bridal table. My mum was told that in Malaysia, it’s traditional to seat the person that introduced the bride and groom to one another at the bridal table, as a guest of honour. We’re doing that, as a gorgeous way to sit with our friends at the reception!

By: Jojo

Jojo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:52:03 +0000

I went to a gorgeous Korean wedding recently, where one fertility-related tradition had everyone in stitches. The couple’s parents throw chestnuts and dates at the couple, who try and catch them – the total caught shows you how many children they will have! NB: The bride’s parents picked up the whole bag and threw it in one go – their intentions were fairly clear!!! The couple also get to take the treats away as a honeymoon snack

By: juel

juel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:14:36 +0000

I love the Swiss tradition of planting a tree together…symbolizes fertility and luck I believe? Would be lovely to incorporate that into our ceremony!!

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:27:04 +0000

When my Uncle married my Italian Aunt I loved it all – but my favourite was that when the bride and groom walked around the circle of guests (350 people) and said goodbye to each person individually. While this was going on some of her extended family did some traditional dancing and the band played on to keep us all entertained!