Wedding traditions and customs can vary from one end of a spectrum to the other, and often can be completely different than one can imagine. For Africa's southern region, such as South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, the traditions and customs reflect both their gloried past and today's modernization
For decades the wedding dress and the wedding gown, along with wedding hairstyles and accessories, have grown and matured as women continue to look their absolute best for their very special day. From the 1920's through the 1940's women's styles began to give her an independent identity.
As time has gone by, Americans have taken many of the old ways and molded them together to create their own styles and traditions. Many of the things we see or do in our ceremonies or receptions are generally based on symbolism. In addition, religion, superstition and the warding off of evils spirits play a huge part in these traditions.