The Tiara, traditionally, brides received a tiara from either their father or their husband at the time of their wedding. Traditionally, there are three types of tiara: the diadem or circlet, first made by the ancient Greeks; the wreath or garland; and the kokoshnik, a stiff, halo-like peak, originally worn by the Scythians, later part of Russian folk costume and, later still, a popular shape for today's tiaras.

The Wedding Ring, dates back to the 17th century BC Egypt. Traditionally, the wedding ring is a plain, gold band, and the oldest surviving symbol of marriage. The circle represents eternity and eternal love, whilst the gold represents purity of intent. It is placed on the fourth finger of the left-hand as it was believed that a vein called the Vena Amoris ran straight from it to the heart.

The throwing of the Garter by the groom to unmarried men and the Bouquet by the bride to unmarried girls is believed to bring good luck and marriage to those that caught them.

The conventional white Dress is said to be a sign of purity and high virtues and innocence.

The Veil is said to prevent glances from jealous suitors harming the bride.

Something old, could be a piece of jewellery such as a medallion. This represents the married woman’s links with her family and her past.

Something New depicts the new life that the bride is starting – this could be her dress, shoes or jewellery.

Something Borrowed is to remind the bride of the need to rely on others for help. This is normally gold, representing the sun, the source of life.

Something Blue, usually the garter, denotes faithfulness and commitment to her marriage.

Honeymoon – about 4000 years ago in Babylon it was the accepted practice that after a wedding the bride’s father would supply his new son-in-law with all the beer he could drink for a month. The beer, called mead, was a honey-based beer, and because the Babylonian calendar was lunar-based the period became known as the honey month, or as we know it today, the honeymoon.

The Bridal Bouquets. In ancient times, the first bridal bouquets were made of not only flowers but special herbs and spices. This was done to ward off the evil spirits. They also used particular herbs that symbolized fertility.

Throwing rice (or birdseed) as the couple departs. The birdseed was thrown to promote fertility. Originated in the Orient.

The Receiving Line - In ancient times, it was believed that the bride and groom were blessed. Those who touched them would have good luck.

Bride and groom cut the cake and then feed each other. Feeding each other the cake symbolizes how the couple will nourish the relationship for the rest of their lives. 

Giving almonds at a wedding symbolises the bitter and sweet aspect of married life. The five almonds represent Health, Happiness, Long Life, Wealth and Fertility.