Wedding Rules: Changing Traditions

Weddings are incomplete without rituals and customs. These rituals and customs are passed down from one generation to the other.

It is also true that these traditions keep changing and modified from time to time as per the convenience of the new generation.

With the passage of time, things and preferences change. However the basic elements of these traditions remain the same.

This is also the reason that most of the old traditions and customs are still maintained in marriages these days. Here we will discuss about certain traditions and rituals of weddings that have changed with time.

Tradition 1: Bride wearing her mother's bridal gown and jewelry

Modern Tradition:

These days, brides prefer adding new things to traditional gown passed on by their mother. They may add a new piece of jewelry and stitch a fashionable lace to add a personalized touch to it.

You can even add some pearls and silver beads to the gown to make it look like new. A pearl necklace is the most appreciated piece of jewelry with traditional gown these days. Pearl and diamond chandelier earrings add a special touch to the overall look of the modern bride.

Tradition 2: Taking bridal portraits

Modern Tradition:

Bridal portraits were usually taken in the studio of a photographer in the earlier days. The tradition has changed these days.

The portraits were taken just some time before the wedding. The bride was supposed to pose in her bridal gown, veil and jewelry.

All the poses were traditional. The tradition has changed today. These pictures are now taken with the groom.

These pictures are now taken a photojournalistic approach. The basic idea is to capture the couple and their love for each other in a natural setting. The main emphasis is given on documenting the relationship of the bride and the groom.

Tradition 4: Father of the bride accompanying her down the aisle

Modern Tradition: These days the bride walks halfway down the aisle all by herself. This is where she is met by her groom. The bride walks with her groom to the altar and then exchanges wedding vows. Today the father does not give away his daughter to someone else.

Tradition 5: The bride was lead down the aisle by a group of bridesmaids. These bridesmaids are identical.

The bridal party wore similar attire and carried same bouquet and hairstyle.

Modern Tradition:

These days the bride is lead down by a group of bridesmaid. However these bridesmaids have their own personality and maintain individuality.

The dress they wear can be different and carry unique bouquets. The focus is to make each bridesmaid feel beautiful in her own way. No one is forced to follow a pattern.

Wedding rules change for the betterment of the modern society and convenience of people living in a modern world.

Traditions and values are maintained in most of the rituals and customs. Modifications have become a part of these traditions to make people feel happy and carry out the customs in the best manner possible sans any inconvenience.

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