Italian Brides

milla Posted: Jan 18, 2005 07:37 PM

Italian Brides

Anyone doing anything to reflect their heritage?

halfpintny Posted: Jan 18, 2005 07:38 PM

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Just playing some traditional songs that the family will appreciate and apparently the chicken dance (traditional?????) is a must

PUPADOLCE Posted: Jan 18, 2005 07:57 PM

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Just play some italian songs at the reception and the hour long mass is a must in the italian tradition.

12-3Princess Posted: Jan 18, 2005 08:00 PM

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Frank Sinatra singer

PUPADOLCE Posted: Jan 18, 2005 08:04 PM

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Andrea bucelli and Laura pausini.
I love them.

The chicken dance is not italian tradtion.
It's a little on the 80's side.

Sunshine128 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 08:49 PM

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Tons of italian food and a frank sinatra singer! Oh, and jordan almonds...

ginarpac Posted: Jan 18, 2005 09:00 PM

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All I have to say is piccolo fiore!!

MegLehner Posted: Jan 18, 2005 09:40 PM

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Here are some things I did:
Antipasto, confetti (Jordan almonds - odd number. I chose 5) , touring the tables, buste bag (for envelops), Anisette and sambuca and other Italian liquors, cannolis and other desserts.

WinterBride2005 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 09:46 PM

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Our wedding is going to be very Italian and Greek as FH and I are 1st generation Italian and Greek. We'll have music from both cultures, favors w/ confetti and lots of Italian food.

Anyone dancing to an Italian song for the father/daughter dance? If so, what song?

tinkerwdw Posted: Jan 18, 2005 09:51 PM

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what is the tradition with jordan almonds? Are they for good luck?

Thanks!

signed,
clueless italian bride..

Mrs. DMD Posted: Jan 18, 2005 09:54 PM

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Lauretta is the perfect father/daughter song.

KandM2006 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 10:23 PM

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MY FH is TRYING to convince me that the Chicken dance is an ITALIAN tradition The answer is STILL no........

halfpintny Posted: Jan 18, 2005 10:43 PM

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Posted by KandM2006

MY FH is TRYING to convince me that the Chicken dance is an ITALIAN tradition The answer is STILL no........

I don't know where this comes from...my mom insists that the family will be very dissapointed if we don't have it. I honestly don't think it's an Italian tradition but my 80 year old italian relatives all do it...figure that one out?!?

SoInLovexox Posted: Jan 19, 2005 12:02 AM

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I don't think this reflects heritage but my mother-in-law insisted that I wear the Italian horn SOMEWHERE on my body to keep away evil eyes and jealous thoughts. (Malorchia-can't spell it but it's something like that)
I pinned it to my garter.

samnjenna Posted: Jan 19, 2005 12:09 AM

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I'd really like to have an Italian-themed father-daughter dance. I like Jerry Vale's 'Non Dimenticar' but apparently it has funny connotations to my dad.

I've never heard Lauretta -- though I googled it and found lyrics. Does anyone know a site where I can download it?

Also I'm going to frame my great-grandparents' wedding invitation, which is all in Italian except for the address that says 'Navy Yard, Brooklyn,' and display it along with parents' wedding photos at the reception.

salsbride06 Posted: Jan 19, 2005 12:18 AM

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Posted by Sunshine128

Tons of italian food and a frank sinatra singer! Oh, and jordan almonds...

my fh husband i using this song to dance with his mother.... we also are using another italian song for our first dance(well we are going to have 2) ti amo is one of our songs and the other we are still deciding on....and of course we are having the hour long mass and just doing a few other small things.

Rina Posted: Jan 19, 2005 12:38 AM

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Definitely!!! We're definitely going to have the hour long Mass (and maybe in Italian), tarantella, 'lauretta mia', but I'm gonna have the band change it to 'Caterina Mia' (my name). My FI is gonna dance to 'Le Mamme'. LOTS of Italian food w/ a Grand Vienesse Hour, jordan almonds, etc. I really like Italian music, so I definitely want to hear quite a few songs.

Also, an Italian bridal party can be so hysterical. When I was a bridesmaid @ my cousin's wedding there were 2 Caterina's, 2 Rosa's, 2 Maria's besides the other girls- as for guys, 4 Anthony's (including my cousin), 2 Sal's and 2 Baldo's besides the other guys. It was hysterical when the band announced us. And that's an Italian Wedding...lol.

tinkerwdw Posted: Jan 19, 2005 07:30 AM

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does anyone know the significance behind the jordan almonds?? Thanks!

VS11 Posted: Jan 19, 2005 08:54 AM

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If your ITALIAN,,,I am more than sure your father would love to dance with you to 'Lauretta mia'..thats every italian fathers dream song... also for wedding songs 'vivo per lei'.

AS far as tradition,,the food!! We are having the seafood boat and also the Vianese hour and adding some extra's..like 'tripe' (not a favorite of mine)...

Any of you girls cutting the ribbon before you walk out of your door from your house before you leave for church?