Asian Wedding Gift Customs

By Gladys Pinky D. Tolete Do you need some help in picking out the perfect wedding gift or how to present your gift? Here are...

Brandy Invitations

In Serbia, the groom's father practices a unique way of inviting guests to the wedding. He fills a decorated flask with his best brandy,...

The Indio’s Baro

Connoisseurs of historical details say that during the Spanish era, the rulers required that the baro of the indio be made of flimsy material...

Piña Fiber

Piña fiber is extracted from the leaves of the pineapple plant, Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr. The plant, particularly the native or Red Spanish variety,...

First on the Dance Floor

At the evening celebrations, the bride and groom traditionally dance first on their own to a waltz. However, as ballroom dancing is not so...

The Wedding March

The traditional church wedding features two bridal marches by two different classical composers. The bride walks down the aisle to the majestic, moderately-paced music...

Wedding Rhyme

You think June or December are the only great marrying months? You may consider getting married on November after reading this old English rhyme: Married...

Black and White Photos

Black and white photographs may look so serious, dated and old-fashioned, but you would be surprised to know that they last longer than color...

Henna

Henna is considered the most widely-used cosmetic of all time. Before Madonna made her henna tattoo-ed hands famous in one of her music videos,...