Amerikanske bryllupstraditioner

One modern wedding tradition is for the bride to wear a white dress, which symbolizes purity. It’s common

for the groom to wear a tuxedo, although some choose more informal attire. It is customary to have a

wedding party in weddings to accompany the bride and groom. The bride will choose her bridesmaids and

will designate one the maid of honor, while the groom chooses his groomsmen and appoints one the best

man. Typically, the bridesmaids will throw a bachelorette party for the bride prior to the wedding. The

groomsmen will also have a bachelor party for the groom. Bachelor parties in America can be a bit crazy,

and Hollywood movies have even been made about them.

On the days of the wedding, the bride and groom may choose not to see each other until the ceremony.

Another interesting tradition is for the bride to have “something old, something new, something borrowed,

and something blue” with her.

In the ceremony, the bride’s father will often walkher down the aisle. This is a symbol of his acceptance for

the groom and the marriage. Usually a wedding ceremony is done by a religious person, such as a priest.

Other traditions include exchanging vows, putting on wedding rings, and giving each other a kiss to seal the