WEDDING TRADITIONS
TEXT BY MARISSA KLOESS ILLUSTRATIONS BY ASHLEY BROOKE DESIGNS
As y’all well know, we Southerners have some very strict – and, yep, quirky – traditions when it comes to getting married. Some of them make no sense, others are downright sentimental, but they are all part of what goes into planning the quintessential Southern wedding. Here, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites. We’ve included their origins where we could find them, and offered up ideas for incorporating these traditions into your wedding. Choose one, or try them all!