While you may be familiar with the American traditions of marriage—the bride wearing white, a couple exchanging rings, and vows that end in “I do”—there are endless unique wedding ...

In a letter to Slate's 'Care and Feeding' column — an advice outlet for parents — a mother shared that she feels hurt after her daughter rejected a number of wedding practices. The matriarch ...

In a Telugu wedding, functions and rituals are considered to be complete only when women participate in them. They give utmost respect to women and consider women as equal to men when it comes to ...

A wedding is the most sacred ritual in India and every community or religion has its own traditions, ancient as well as modern, i.e., the sheer diversity that makes it even more special. Gujarat is ...

One of the most iconic traditions in a Mongolian wedding is the exchanging of blue silk scarves, or khadag. During the ceremony, elders give these scarves to the bride and groom as a blessing for ...

Venezuelan weddings are a beautiful fusion of contemporary elements and time-honored traditions. This article explores five customs that add a unique touch to the festivities. From the symbolic ...

This should be super obvious, but not everyone values the same traditions or wants a huge to-do. I understand feeling a little regretful that your daughter’s wedding won’t be just as you expected.

The origins of wedding cakes goes back to ancient Rome. According to the website, ‘Brides’, the wedding cake can be traced back to Roman times, when loaves of wheat and barley – symbolizing fertility ...

Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have declared a unilateral ceasefire on humanitarian grounds. The M23 rebel group announced on Monday that ...

Much of the international community believes that Rwanda backs the M23 rebels, who claimed to capture the city of Goma in eastern Congo last week. UN experts believe that an estimated 3,000 ...