For centuries the wedding or engagement ring has graced the second finger of the left hand. This traditional goes all the way back to the time of the Egyptians. They believed that a vein ran directly from the 2nd finger to the heart.
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African American Wedding Traditions
Jumping Over The Broom Jumping the broom originated during the time of slavery in the United States. Slaves, not having rights as citizens, were denied the legal or religious rite of marriage. The tradition of […]
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Throwing Rice
Rice symbolizes, wealth and fertility. Tossing rice, birdseed or confetti is used to wish the newly married couple a large harvest, abundance in life or many children. Today many churches do not allow the throwing […]
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The Unity Candle
The lighting of the unity candle symbolizes the merging of two lives into one. In some ceremonies the lighting of the unity candle will also incorporate the families of the bride and groom. There it […]