Program experts where you at? Should I put these in the Program?

Wedding Traditions in Italy
When: In Italy, wedding festivities usually kick off in the morning, ideally on a Sunday. According to regional Italian folklore, you should never marry (or leave for your honeymoon) on a Friday or Tuesday, or you’re bound to have loads of bad luck, while Saturdays are reserved for widows getting hitched to husband number two (or three, or four...).

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This hindu tradition centers on the joining of the bride and groom's hands. The bride's right hand is placed on the right hand of the groom. Their hands are then tied together with a cotton thread wound several times, while the priest recites holy verses. Although a single thread can be easily broken, a thread wound many times creates an unbreakable bond; thus, the thread acts as a metaphor for the new marriage, bringing the couple together in an unbreakable bond.

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Posted by jilliebean84

That's a cute idea! You guys are doing the hand ceremony, right?

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Yeah, you think it will be good to have in there considering we are trying to represent both cultures?

Yes!!! I'm sure everyone will like to know what's going on and why!