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marriages are commonplace, only the most nimble-minded and au courant can keep up with the rules of the wedding game. Which is part of the reason my job is so challenging: as an editor of tncweddings.com, Town & Country 's eighteen-month-old wedding-planning Web site, I handle dozens of etiquette questions daily from across the U.S. and even overseas. The answers we post -- provided by our freelance weddings expert Hilary Sterne and me -- demonstrate that it 's not enough anymore simply to…

The rite of passage I got to witness was an Indian wedding/marriage. This experience was very blissful and unforgettable. The indian couple that I witnessed get married, had an arranged marriage, which is one the most common practises used by indians. The parents were in control of their children and of the marriage. I noticed the process of the parents looking for the significant other, they were to examine the religion, caste, wealth, horoscope and beauty. After the parents approved of the…

Jewish wedding traditions are similar to those of other monotheistic religions, in the sense that a man and a woman are uniting into one marital unit. I became interested in Judaism because one of my friends is of the faith; going to a Catholic school I found it very interesting to hear another’s perspective on religion. Stemming from my interest in the Jewish faith came a fascination with wedding traditions. Over the last few years several of my family members, all Catholics, have gotten…

Dreaming of bringing your Pinterest boards to life? Or do you just want a day where everyone gets along and makes it through the day? Your wedding style and day is entirely yours and yours alone. If you are currently planning your wedding, and feeling the heat (understandably) don’t worry! Planning a wedding can sometimes be a nightmare. This guide has been prepared just for you to reduce the stress and really enjoy the moments through-out your day. I hear from lots of brides and while many…

Hindu weddings are perceived, especially in the West, as beautiful, colorful and exotic ceremonies, linking a man and a woman forever, but behind these ceremonies are complex and important rituals. These rituals reflect the significance of marriage in Hinduism, as the joining of two individuals’ dharma, kama and moksha and the union of two families. The institution of arranged marriages is often criticized in the Western world as being choiceless, and leads to wonder whether society is going…

The word wedding is defined as a “marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations.” Marriage is an important ceremony that binds a couple together legally and before God. It’s a major stepping stone in a couple’s relationship that will hopefully lead to life of happiness together. A couple’s wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives. This significant event is celebrated in a variety of ways in different religions such as Christianity and…

The Truth behind Vietnamese Wedding Within the four mythical creatures in the Chinese beliefs, the Dragon and the Phoenix are the two most powerful and auspicious. Chinese people group these two creatures together as the symbol of good fortunes and the ultimate virtue in treating others (“The dragon”). This belief spread throughout East Asia and have made it a part of the culture. It is very common to see these two mythical creatures at the wedding ceremony and reception, because they…

A Wedding Planner A wedding planner is a professional whose work is helping couple plan their wedding in time by offering design, plans, and management skills. A wedding planner is an ideal choice when both the bride and groom are busy with their jobs, and therefore they have limited time to juggle between work and planning a wedding. Wedding planners do not have the usual working hours as most people; this is because they mostly work on weekends and evenings. On weekends and evenings that is…

constraints of their hidden relationship. One witness Antonio Tronchi stated, "He saw Lusanna go to meet Giovanni and take his hand and greet him joyfully, and Giovanni responded in a like manner to her" (page 22). When Lusanna was unable to remove her wedding ring Giovanni insisted that she wear it. Lusanna was bewildered by Giovanni's response and reminded him that he did not wish to appear in public as married. Giovanni replied, "It is well that it [our marriage] be known"(page 25). When…

of passages throughout my life so far, such as: birth, puberty, and graduation. Another rite of passage I had the pleasure of being involved in is when my younger brother Justin got married this past summer and I was invited and took place in the wedding. Marriage is a very important rite of passage…