As social photographers many couples often tell us they intend having a traditional wedding, which immediately prompts the question; exactly which aspects of a wedding are traditional? So with this question in mind, and our curiosity aroused, we decided to investigate and it has to be said that we were more than a little surprised by some of the answers. We found many traditions can be traced back to the great civilisations such as Egypt, Greece or Rome, having been passed down through countless countries and generations. Whilst others have come directly from our own history, for example, pagan rituals, Anglo Saxon beliefs, and Victorian folklore. Wedding Traditions and Customs Throughout the Centuries contains over 8,500 words and is fully printable. The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and explores; Â- The history of marriage Â- Accessories (garter, flowers, veils, gloves etc) Â- Time of year (season, month, day, weather) Â- Rings Â- Wedding Dress Â- Preparation (matchmaking, engagement, bottom drawer, stag and hen nights, etc) Â- Ceremony (church, altar, giving away the bride, tying the knot, the kiss, confetti, etc) Â- Festival (wedding cake, cutting the cake, toast, first dance etc) Â- After the Wedding (carrying over the threshold, honeymoon, etc) Â- Wedding Anniversaries Â- Flower and their meaning Â- Birthstones (For engagement rings) Â- Gemstone symbolism Â- Good and Bad Luck on your wedding day Â- Wife and Husband duties (1891) Â- Useful Wedding Links Â- Website Freebies