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Love truly does make the world go around. But what may seem commonplace as a
tradition to you can seem unusual else where in the world. No longer content with run of the mill, those planning their wedding want to be distinctive and unique. And what better way to obtain the essence, then finding a few ideas that will make your day truly special.

Here's a glimpse at some favorite traditions from Europe that you may wish to add as a special tradition for fresh details to your own wedding.

Belgium Wedding Traditions

An enduring tradition of a Belgium wedding is to carry a specially embroidered handkerchief that has your name embroidered on it. After the wedding, this handkerchief is framed and hung on the wall in a place of honor. When the next female member on your side of the family is to be wed, the handkerchief is removed from its frame, the new bride's name is embroidered onto it, and it is passed down. Wonder how many names will appear by the time you celebrate your golden anniversary?

Czech Republic Wedding Traditions

Wreaths of baby's breath and miniature roses can be worn by you and all your attendants for a promise of a festive day.

Danish Wedding Traditions

The Danish marzipan ring cake is the customary wedding cake in Denmark. Also called the cornucopia cake, it is made with almonds and marzipan. On the outside, the cake is beautifully decorated with sugar work. On the inside it is filled with fresh fruit, candy and almond cakes. Sounds delicious and it symbolizes a sweet life together.

English Wedding Traditions

This is an interesting one for your attendant's gift by purchasing a sterling silver charm for each of them. But how it is presented is quite different. A ribbon is tied to each charm, and the baker places them between layers of the wedding cake as it is being assembled. Before the bride and groom share their first slice of cake, the bridesmaids gather around the cake and pull one ribbon each in an event known as the 'ribbon pull', claiming for her a future good promise.

Finnish Wedding Tradition

"Dance of the Crowns" is popular in Finland. You are blindfolded and all unmarried ladies will dance around you in a circle. As you remove your head wreath, place it on one and whoever you crown is said to be the next to marry.

French Wedding Traditions

Have laurel leaves scattered in the path, for you are a newly married couple, to walk over leaving the chapel.

After the toast is made to you and your husband, drink, as husband and wife for the first time, from

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