Take a look at how weddings have transformed

In a rapidly-evolving world, many things have changed – and the last couple of decades stand as evidence when it comes to this. Of course, the wedding world makes no exception – so there are a lot of wedding traditions that have suffered changes throughout the years. What are they and how have they shifted towards a more contemporary approach? Read on and find out more.

• Engagement rings. Originally, diamond engagement rings had an almost mystical power associated with them. Later on, the engagement ring etiquette instructed men to buy engagement rings worth multiple of their salaries at least. Yet, these days engagement rings come in all shapes, with all gemstones and in all ranges of price as well. 

• Giving away the bride. Same as changing the name post-wedding, giving away the bride is frequently associated with the idea that women were in their father’s “ownership” - and once they were given away at the altar, they became the husband’s “ownership” instead. This tradition can be highly emotional and beautiful though, so many brides still follow it. Some of them ask both their parents to walk down the aisle, others ask brothers or friends to do it for them and others go the fully-traditional way by asking their fathers to “give them away”. 

• The honeymoon. Tradition says brides and grooms leave for their honeymoons after the wedding. However, if you prefer to travel in a different time of the year, if you believe you can save more money this way or if you simply want to split your honeymoon month in two or three, you are more than allowed to do this, 

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