Interesting Facts About Weddings

Wedding Season

The middle of the summer is wedding season in the U.S. and that means millions of couples across the continent are tying the knot. Whether you’re recently engaged, heading down the aisle soon, or just attending a wedding as a guest, these cool facts about weddings will put you in the nuptial mood. What’s in a name?

According to ‘Wedding Ceremonies: Ethnic Symbols, Costume and Rituals,’ approximately 70 percent of Americans believe that a woman should take her husband’s last name after they’re married, even though there are no laws or religious dictates to set this precedence and have you psyched to celebrate the impending festivities! There may be a solid reason behind this. Many people think if a woman takes her husbands name after wedding she avoids many complexities. And this is also an indicator that you are married now. If we talk about certain cultures, it is a must for woman to take her husband’s name after marriage. They thinks this brings good luck and avoiding that is embodiment of bad luck. So, if you are not superstitious enough you may do as you like.

What Happens in Vegas

Each year, there are more than 100,000 weddings in Las Vegas, Nevada, making it the most popular wedding destination. Hawaii is a not-so-close second at 25,000 weddings in a year. So Las Vegas with its all the attractions is a major attraction for new wedding couples. But it is not popular for couples alone. No one can deny that it is the number one choice for bachelor parties. If you are going to wed soon and you want to throw your friends a cool bachelor party you may want to consider Vegas. But be cautious because much can happen in Las Vegas. You may understand my point easily if you have seen The Hangover.