While I am away on holiday I have asked a couple of lovely people to step into my blogging shoes and look after the blog for me. Today it is the turn of David Gaff who is the founder of David Charles Childrenswear, an iconic British designer childrenswear company. David has put together a fascinating article on Wedding Traditions. There are so many traditions when it comes to weddings, some you may choose to ignore, which is totally your call, but some you may wish to stick to. BUT where do these traditions come from" How old are they and why do we still follow them" David is here with the answers for you.
The Stories behind 5 Common Wedding Traditions You Probably Never Knew
 

photo by Jessica Dugener Photography – full shoot HERE In almost all cultures, in nearly all the countries of the world, you will find some wedding ritual that marks the coming together of two people. And within these wedding rituals are a set of traditions and customs that often carry ancient significance. In many ways, traditions are at the heart of the wedding celebrations. These traditions are now accepted and enacted at most weddings with very few of us questioning what their significance truly is. But why do we wear a wedding ring on the fourth finger" Why do we dress bridesmaids in similar dresses to the bride" Why is it bad luck for a bride and groom to see each other before the wedding"
Today we are going to take a look at some of the most enduring weddin...