How to Add Italian Traditions to a Wedding

If that dream wedding in Tuscany isn't possible, then add some Italian traditions to your wedding to bring a touch of Italy to your special day. There are many Italian customs you can use in your wedding ceremony and the reception as well.



Step1
Schedule your wedding on Sunday because Italians consider a Sunday wedding good luck.


Step2
Install elaborate ribbons over the doorways of the building where the ceremony is taking place. It signifies someone is "tying the knot."


Step3
Shatter a glass at the end of the ceremony, similar to Jewish weddings just at a different time. This is done in many regions of Italy by the wedding couple. The number of fragments represent the years of happiness the couple will have together.


Step4
Decorate the couple's car with flowers and ribbons rather than tin cans.


Step5
Cut the groom's tie into pieces at the reception. He then sells the pieces to guests as a memento of their Italian wedding. Traditionally, this was done to help pay for the wedding. Sometimes the bride would carry a satin bag for guests to put money in which was also to raise money to help defray the cost of the wedding.


Step6
Give each guest five sugar coated almonds as a symbol of health, joy, wealth, fertility and long-life. This Italian wedding tradition started as a result of a Greek legend in which the almond came to symbolize impetuous youth and immortal love.


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How to Accentuate the Tables at Your Wedding Reception With Favors for Your Guests

When your guests get to the reception, they ll be ready to party down and celebrate the ceremony they just witnessed. What better way to show your appreciation and set the mood of the celebration than to have wedding favors for your guests waiting at their tables. Here s how to accentuate the tables at your wedding reception with favors for your guests.



Step1
Choose a wedding favor. The favor should have the names of the bride and groom, the date of the wedding, and perhaps a personal sentiment on it.


Step2
Have the favors there when the reception is being set up. They should be ready along with all the other decorations for the reception.


Step3
Place the favors around each table. If there are enough favors for everybody, put one in front of each chair.


Step4
Share the favors. When the favors are intended to be shared (like confetti poppers) place them equidistance around each table.


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How to Adapt Your Makeup for Your Wedding Day

Your every blush, smile and kiss will be recorded on film, so your bridal makeup needs to be picture perfect. It should cover any imperfections and highlight your features, while appearing subtle and pretty. Venue and event time play key roles; you'll want to adjust your makeup for day or evening and for indoor or outdoor lighting.


Step1
Flip through bridal magazines and search for pictures that capture your ideal bridal look. Keep these pictures on hand for guidance.


Step2
Consider having your makeup done professionally. If you decide to do it yourself, have a free professional makeover before the wedding and ask for detailed instructions on how to achieve your desired look.


Step3
Choose the most lightweight foundation possible while still getting the coverage you need because heavier foundations will look more obvious.


Step4
Wear waterproof eye makeup so that tears of joy or the heat of summer don't make for streaks or smears.


Step5
Use various shades of shadow to add definition to your eyes, then add a hit of liner for drama. Resist the temptation to go for bold lines, bright colors or glitter, unless that's your usual look.


Step6
Curl lashes for length and definition but skip the false eyelashes. You don't want to risk having them peel off or rotate throughout the day.


Step7
Stick to a soft and delicate tone for lipstick, as bold or dark colors might be overpowering. Remember to match the hues in your blush to those in your lipstick.


Step8
Contour your face with blush or bronzer, even if it's not part of your daily routine. It will give your skin a healthy glow and subtly define your features.