2016-06-30
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The Joining of Hands, the Joining of Lives
A pagan handfasting is an increasingly popular way of infusing a couple's personality and values into their wedding ceremony.
By Reya Mellicker

What's an "Unprogrammed" Quaker Wedding?
A "Friend" friend of mine is getting married in this tradition. What should I expect?
By Arthur Magida

Inviting God To Your Wedding
The first invitation goes to God
By Martha Williamson

Seven Sacred Steps
A modern couple marries in a Hindu ceremony whose roots go back 2,000 years
By Tunku Varadarajan

A Walk of Love
Getting married on a labyrinth turns a ceremony of union into a walk of love.
By Helen Curry

Doing it Rite
How do you switch from cohabitation to wedded bliss? A ritual bath is a good place to start

By Holly J. Lebowitz Banish the Honeymoon!
Instead of fleeing to a secluded isle, newlyweds should spend some time with those who watched them walk down the aisle.
By Michael Medved

The Two-Bouquet Ceremony
A Burmese tradition that can make your vows more meaningful.
March 2000
Daphne Rose Kingma

With This Ring...
A short history of wedding rings
February 2000
Christine M. Anello

Wedding Traditions from Around the World
Throw flowers instead of rice to end your ceremony with a traditional Indian flourish.
December 20, 1999
Daphne Rose Kingma

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