Wedding Traditions and beliefs-Repost: Marriage Folklore and Superstitions

• The diamond engagement ring is a result of the De Beers ad campaign- “A Diamond is Forever”. 

• The tiered wedding cake, however, is a descendent of a very old tradition!  Originally, the guests brought small cakes and put them in a pile at the wedding! This community-based custom evolved into the tiered wedding cake.  More recently, we’ve seen a departure from tiered cakes to more sculpted cakes!  A far cry from the heap-o-cake baked by everyone in town!


Familiarity with traditions and their histories can help create a more meaningful  celebration that resonates with your values.  I’m not saying you should or shouldn’t follow any specific wedding custom. I am saying that if you are familiar with the origins of the traditions you choose to incorporate, they impart meaning that will personalize your celebration and make it even more memorable.