Wedding Traditions:

Over time many wedding traditions and customs have evolved and endured. Everything, from the veil, rice, flowers and old shoes to the walk-on-the-isle, at one time bore a very specific and vitally significant meaning. Today, as the modern bride and groom prepare for the big day the most enduring traditions to consider are those that are based in wishing the wedding couple the blessings of health, happiness and prosperity in their new life together. As the couple convey their feelings for one another in the presence of close family and friends, whatever the tradition, all share the essential symbols of unity and love.

The Wedding Day:

The colors have been chosen, the shoes and gown have been fitted, the music is ready and the photographer is booked. Is it any wonder that the bride and groom are longing for the honeymoon when they finally arive at the big day. Traditionally, on the day everyone will want to look their very best. Remember those wonderful wedding photo's are forever. According to tradition, it is considered bad luck for the bride to be seen by the groom before the ceremony. In the ancient marriage tradition the couple rarely saw each other at all. As a matter of fact, the courtship or engagement period is a very modern custom.

The Honeymoon:

In ancient times, many of the first marriages were by capture not by choice. When early man felt it was time to take a bride, he would often carry off an unwilling female to a secret place where her relatives wouldn't find them. While the moon went through all its phases (about 30 days)they hid from the searchers and consumed a brew made from honey. Hence, we get the word, honeymoon. So whether the honeymoon is in a beautiful, exotic beach destination or a more cosy location close to home, the honeymoon is the time to enjoy private time. The memories of these priceless days when you have each others complete attention are not to be underestimated.

Angie Kocsi is co-founder of Spas in Canada After many years enjoying spas in Europe and drawing upon her knowledge of the corporate world and a career in International Marketing, Spas in Canada the spa connection was created.

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