by Leah Steenstra
Italian
- Add a touch of Italy to your reception by asking your band or DJ to play "The Tarantella", a traditional Italian folk dance.
- Give sugared almonds wrapped in tulle as favors to the guests. In Italian culture, they symbolize both fertility and the bitter and sweet moments in life.
- Release a pair of doves after the ceremony, which have come to signify a couple’s love and happiness.
Jewish
- As a reminder of the bride and groom’s changed life, many Jewish brides have their husbands break a glass wrapped in cloth at the end of the ceremony.
Latino
- To symbolize your union, have a white rope or rosary wound around you and your mate’s shoulders in the shape of a figure-8 as you say your vows.
- Use three bouquets - one to leave at the altar in honor of the Virgin Mary, one to walk down the aisle with, and the last one to use for the bridal toss.
Scottish
- Hand out silver horseshoes and bells to the women at the wedding. These signify your luck in marriage.
For other ideas, talk to your relatives or do some library research on your own. Also, be sure to let your guests know the significance of any cultural traditions included in your wedding, through a brief explanation of the tradition in either a wedding newsletter or in your wedding program.
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