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For couples wanting to honor their heritage or just wanting a unique ceremony, incorporating cultural traditions into their nuptials is one way to make it special [8] BY SUN STAFF
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Holding on to
tradition
Some wedding rituals span centuries while others are relatively new, but every one is special BY SUN STAFF
WAYS TO CELEBRATE: Islamic weddings include small ceremonies and PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOHAMMED MOHABBAT/AWESOME PHOTOGR APHY
big parties, before and after the ceremony depending on the culture, Central Coast Islamic Center Imam Mohammed Mohabbat explained. Weddings in the tradition of Afghanistan include a henna tattooing party, where family members artfully tend to the bride and groom.
TRADITIONS continued page 8
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TRADITIONS from page 8
SHARING CHALLAH: Sharing a piece of challah bread and wine from a kaddish cup are traditions of Jewish weddings. Also shown is the groom’s white yarmulke and prayer shawl, which he wears during the ceremony.
TRADITION: The groom places a ring on the bride’s finger, his prayer shawl visible over his arm.
TAKING VOWS: Mr. and Mrs. Ian Waterman spoke their vows, with Rabbi Jayne Simon officiating, at their wedding on March 25, 2006.
TRADITIONS continued page 11
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TRADITIONS from page 10
TYING THE KNOT: Though handfasting has its roots in many cultures, Amanda Chojnacky and Matt Ankner wanted to incorporate handfasting into their ceremony not because it had cultural significance but because they thought it had more of a romantic sentiment. The practice involves the couple holding hands as cords—or in the case of a Celtic wedding, a tartan—“bind” the couple in matrimony.
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A hairy situation
PINPOINT: This traditional style includes some serious bobby pin work. Stylist Yessie Ovalle used 25 for our model Giselle!
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HAIR continued page 14
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Forget frills, go with feeling
PHOTO COURTESY OF CRYSTAL DELONGPRE
HOOKED ON A FEELING: Crystal DeLongpre and her bride Courtney Rae DeLongpre aimed to make their day as unique as their love. When it comes to the craziness that is wedding planning, sometimes it’s easier to start from within.
Wedding planning can get chaotic so why not start from within? BY HAYLEY THOM AS
FEELING continued page 14
HAIR from page 12
UPDO-IT-YOURSELF: To quote the great Stevie Wonder, “Isn’t she lovely?” Answer: Yes.
LUSCIOUS LOCKS: For this bohemian style, the longer the hair, the better.
FAIRY QUEEN: You can top off this easy and flexible look with a floral crown or pin some flowers to the side of your head for a more natural look.
PHOTOS BY K AORI FUNAHASHI
BUMBLE BUNCH: Stylist Lindsay Culver used Bumble and Bumble Dryspun Finish to prep the hair and give it texture.
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GONE FISHING: Unlike a regular braid, a fishtail braid uses two strands instead of three.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF CRYSTAL DELONGPRE
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