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10 Famous American Wedding Traditions You Should Know

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There are some American wedding traditions that are famous and iconic all over the world. This includes the wearing of a white or ivory gown to signify purity and a white veil to signify virginity.  While these would seem to some like ancient wedding traditions, they are still in use at many weddings today.  These wedding rules are not hard and fast, this is why some American weddings choose otherwise. Another popular feature of American wedding culture is the superstition that the groom should not see the bride in her wedding gown before the wedding.  People believe that this can be capable of bringing bad luck to the couple who does the opposite. Lots of couples still uphold these ancient wedding traditions and keep them alive. Find out about 10 American wedding traditions almost everyone follows below. Why Do American Wedding Traditions Outstand Among Others? In fact, the popularity of American wedding traditions owes to Hollywood and its exportation of American c...

Top 10 Luxury Wedding Dresses

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10 Wedding Gown Designers that Fit Your Bridal Styles   To help you begin your designer-driven journey, we’ve created this ultimate list of wedding gown designers. Which of these big names in wedding fashion captures your dream bridal look? Oh, and if you don’t care much for brand names, check  our list of Best Online Wedding Dress Shops  for some show-stopping affordable wedding gowns. 1.  Pnina Tornai All wedding gown boutiques are likely to have bridal collections by  Pnina Tornai . She became widely recognized thanks to “Say Yes to the Dress” and is now a household name in shops across the world. When you think of Pnina Tornai, think of crystals. Her couture gowns are synonymous with luxurious beading and fabrics, elegant silhouettes, and alluring features like illusion-boned bodices. Her new affordable “P by Pnina” line starts around $2,500 while her custom gowns start upwards of $4,500.  If you’re looking for sparkle, there’s no better choice tha...

6 American Wedding Traditions You Need to Know

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America is a large, diverse country, and there is no "normal" or "correct" way to have a wedding. Traditions vary based on the couples' origins, religions, ethnicities, cultures, lifestyles, and preferences. You can find couples across the country adhering to ancient traditions or making up their own as they go along, leaving their own stamp on weddings. Still, there are some time-honored traditions that a majority of American couples still perform. For example, a wedding cake and a first dance still feel like staples of most weddings. The majority of ceremonies still have some form of professionalism, and most receptions end with some kind of gesture to send off the newlyweds in style. To help us dive deeper into some of the more popular American wedding traditions, we turned to Marcy Blum, a wedding and events planner with 30 years of experience. She works with brides and grooms across the country, so she's seen what couples are up to nationally. For each...