By Robbin Montero, Northern California Bridal Planner

What we once considered to be proper wedding behavior was actually held over from the Elizabethan and Renaissance eras. Many traditions have gone out of style in the past thirty years. The following variations on wedding civilities are better suited to today's lifestyle and varied personal circumstances.

By Robbin Montero - Northern California Bridal & Event Planner 

Salute! Sante! Cheers! Toasting dates back to Roman times when a glass of wine with a toasted piece of bread at the bottom was passed around the table. The last person to sip from the goblet, claimed the bread and would be the one to "toast".

By Robbin Montero, Northern California Bridal & Event Planner 

Gold wedding rings, tiered cakes with icing, the long, white gown-all are  traditions we associate with modern weddings. However, these traditions have roots in practical, romantic and odd ancient customs.