How "I do" is Done Around the World


	How "I do" is Done Around the World

haraya

6-21-2007 12:48 AM

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wedding, life, culture, world, tradition, ritual, love, celebration

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6-21-2007 2:10 AM

haraya

I love how the French have the coupe de mariage.

6-21-2007 9:44 AM

jax twinblade

lol Haraya

I'm french myself and I had no idea about the coupe de marriage (wedding cup)

6-22-2007 7:28 PM

axelsenzon

i've only been to two non-jewish weddings

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