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Something
old, Something New, Something
European just for you
by Veronica Shine
Love truly does make the world go around. But what may seem commonplace as a tradition to you can seem unusual elsewhere in the world. No longer content with run of the mill, those planning their weddings want to be distinctive and unique. And, what better way to obtain the essence than finding a few ideas that will make your day truly special?
      Here’s a glimpse at some favorite traditions from Europe that you may wish to add as a special tradition for fresh details to your own wedding.  

Swedish Wedding Traditions 
     Have a gold coin received from your mother and a silver one from your father before departing for the church as Swedes do with this cute tradition. The gold coin is placed in the right shoe and the silver one in the left to ensure that you will never go without. After the vows are exchanged, wear three bands representing the past, present and future on your wedding finger. One is an engagement ring, another is the wedding ring and the third is a ring for motherhood. (More)

Wear a
 traditional crown or wreath as brides do in  Switzerland.
 

 A CELEBRATION OF UNIQUE TRADITIONS
FROM WEDDINGS AROUND THE WORLD

Rather than throwing rice at the couple, make the get away as in Romania where sweets and nuts are used instead.

MONEY MATTERS

LIVING ON A BUDGET
AND SAVING
FOR YOUR FIRST  HOME

CHOOSING THE
DRESS OF YOUR DREAMS
 

MARRYING CHILDREN
OF ALCOHOLICS

 

In Denmark,  the cornucopia cake is made with almonds and marzipan. On the outside, the cake is beautifully decorated with sugar work. On the inside it is filled with fresh fruit, candy and almond cakes.