ITALIAN BRIDES/ WEDDINGsssss

I am Italian/spanish and FH is greek., his culture is overbearing and I want my family to enjoy our side as well
as far as the italian side (which I was raised)
We are doing the confetti, my mom is making me wear green pajamas...and she thinks im wearing a horn,
I guess we will do the tarantella, what else?!?


Are you doing anything special like dances/ songs/ customs???????????

Nothing comes to mind, I need to represent.

well my FH is italian, I bought an italian horn that my mom sewed to my garter and one of the favors we are doing is the 5 jordan almonds. I found something about them for both the italian and the greek side.

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.

GREEK WEDDINGS Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufetta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

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Posted by Future_Mr_andMrs_Palomino

well my FH is italian, I bought an italian horn that my mom sewed to my garter and one of the favors we are doing is the 5 jordan almonds. I found something about them for both the italian and the greek side.

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.

GREEK WEDDINGS Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufetta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

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I believe that's what the 'confetti' was....am I right Mizz?

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

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Posted by Future_Mr_andMrs_Palomino

well my FH is italian, I bought an italian horn that my mom sewed to my garter and one of the favors we are doing is the 5 jordan almonds. I found something about them for both the italian and the greek side.

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.

GREEK WEDDINGS Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufetta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

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I believe that's what the 'confetti' was....am I right Mizz?

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Yes you are right- same thing for greeks so we are covered!

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Posted by MPAS

Im am also doing 5 almonds (of course) and I might be having a belly dancer to add a little Meditarranean flare, somewhat culturish. YOu can also do traditional folk dancers

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let me know if you get rates for a belly dancer....!

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Posted by dajc23

My mom is actually getting the bomboniere flown in from Italy. She's been working with someone that comes from my grandparents home town.

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oh very very nice.

hmm i am dancing with my dad to Figlia Mia
tarantella and also more modern italian songs will be played
i have people coming from italy lol
my favors are grated cheese holders but i originally wanted espresso makers - changed my mind when i found the grated cheese holders but i still love the espresso idea
using confetti on the favors
italian food LOL

dont know what else!

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Posted by ant n tilde

hmm i am dancing with my dad to Figlia Mia
tarantella and also more modern italian songs will be played
i have people coming from italy lol
my favors are grated cheese holders but i originally wanted espresso makers - changed my mind when i found the grated cheese holders but i still love the espresso idea
using confetti on the favors
italian food LOL

dont know what else!

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I know im like what the heck can I do...lol
I even lookedup some traditons and it just says
'Good Food' 'Confetti'

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Posted by Bride 2 Be

I'm 50% italian and i'm kind of embarrased to say that i don't really know any traditions! lol

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its ok im the one whos asking lol.....us muts

Im all Italian and FH is Irish...we really have not incorporated tradiotions yet. I guess we will provide a lot of food for our family and lots of alcohol for his so stereotypical right? Thanks though for posting some ideas...I found it helpful...BTW, what are the green pajamas about? Never heard about that...

I'm 100% Italian and my parents are off the boat. All the things you guys said are the typical Italian traditions. Of course, my parents are making me have a dj/mc who speaks Italian and English, so lots of Italian music and invites printed in Italian to send to family in Italy.

Oh, and at Marina Del Rey they have a guy at the Viennese hour walking around offering people from with a paper bar with zeppoles in powdered sugar.
Which I think is so fun.

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Posted by bella1028

Im all Italian and FH is Irish...we really have not incorporated tradiotions yet. I guess we will provide a lot of food for our family and lots of alcohol for his so stereotypical right? Thanks though for posting some ideas...I found it helpful...BTW, what are the green pajamas about? Never heard about that...

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its suppose to give you lots of luck lol who knows...

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Posted by Mizzdimple

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Posted by bella1028

Im all Italian and FH is Irish...we really have not incorporated tradiotions yet. I guess we will provide a lot of food for our family and lots of alcohol for his so stereotypical right? Thanks though for posting some ideas...I found it helpful...BTW, what are the green pajamas about? Never heard about that...

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its suppose to give you lots of luck lol who knows...

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oh...I see, thanks for explaining

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Posted by Mizzdimple

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Posted by Bride 2 Be

I'm 50% italian and i'm kind of embarrased to say that i don't really know any traditions! lol

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its ok im the one whos asking lol.....us muts

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lol ..how much are you?

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Posted by Bride 2 Be

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Posted by Mizzdimple

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Posted by Bride 2 Be

I'm 50% italian and i'm kind of embarrased to say that i don't really know any traditions! lol

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its ok im the one whos asking lol.....us muts

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lol ..how much are you?

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50% , my grandmother was off the boat and she grew me up....but I do have to say i have learned both cultures....so im well rounded but have no idea about the little things..