{"id":3200,"date":"2024-04-30T11:43:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queenska.com\/?p=3200"},"modified":"2024-04-30T11:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:43:42","slug":"weddings-in-queens-traditions-customs-and-popular-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queenska.com\/en\/eternal\/weddings-in-queens-traditions-customs-and-popular-venues","title":{"rendered":"Weddings in Queens: traditions, customs and popular venues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is no single &#8220;correct&#8221; way to celebrate a wedding in the United States. Traditions vary according to the couple&#8217;s origin, religion, ethnicity, lifestyle and preferences. However, there are several long-standing traditions that most American couples adhere to. Learn more about them and the specifics of celebrating in New York, as well as the greatest wedding venues in Queens, at <a href=\"https:\/\/queenska.com\/uk\/\">queenska.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2348772aa05\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2348772aa05\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/queenska.com\/en\/eternal\/weddings-in-queens-traditions-customs-and-popular-venues\/#The_most_popular_American_wedding_traditions\" >The most popular American wedding traditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/queenska.com\/en\/eternal\/weddings-in-queens-traditions-customs-and-popular-venues\/#Viennese_hour\" >Viennese hour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/queenska.com\/en\/eternal\/weddings-in-queens-traditions-customs-and-popular-venues\/#Wedding_clothes\" >Wedding clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/queenska.com\/en\/eternal\/weddings-in-queens-traditions-customs-and-popular-venues\/#Best_venues_in_Queens\" >Best venues in Queens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_popular_American_wedding_traditions\"><\/span>The most popular American wedding traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fianc\u00e9es do not see each other until the ceremony. Traditionally, in America, the groom sees his beloved for the first time when she walks down the aisle. This custom originated in the Victorian era when women were regarded as property and needed to be kept hidden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridesmaids and groomsmen. Regardless of culture or religion, many American weddings include bridesmaids and groomsmen. They plan bachelor and bachelorette parties. Traditionally, couples chose their own bridesmaids and groomsmen, although this was not always the case. This custom extends back to Ancient Rome. The bride was then required to have ten witnesses at her wedding. These witnesses were not necessarily family members or even acquaintances of the bride. They stood next to her throughout the ceremony, all dressed in the same color, to confuse the evil spirits and protect the happy couple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wedding procession. The bride and groom are taken to the place of the ceremony by a wedding cortege. The person who conducts the ceremony goes first. Next, come girls who scatter flower petals and ring bearers. Usually, the bride is escorted down the aisle by her father. This tradition began in the UK during the royal wedding of Queen Victoria&#8217;s eldest child. The father passes his daughter to the groom, who is waiting at the altar. This tradition goes back to the days of organized marriage. &#8220;Giving up&#8221; the bride indicated transferring ownership, and young women were used as payment to settle conflicts with neighboring tribes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.queenska.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/04\/vo3g-r5g_lrcupznqvmmcampexpqqrpsekjnqam_rfe5guybh8caczf7dpziyhzzqfiq4tvskv0vpdzcdtqtwvgkv4h6ysio9ebr1llvl9ftrtki4jf48y31ayaxv33u_ehh35b7_6sfj5k94sy3xls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3069\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solemn exit. At American weddings, it is customary to arrange a festive exit from the church for newlyweds. Previously, guests threw rice at couples as they approached the vehicle. Nowadays, rice is rarely used, instead, people blow soap bubbles, wave sparklers, scatter dried lavender or ring bells. This tradition extends back to Ancient Rome when wheat was thrown as a symbol of fertility. Rice is thought to ward off evil spirits and symbolizes prosperity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.queenska.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/04\/fa4vjkvbhfxej8mj57tiwpm2qr0ww4wqyye_fo2nicp31t_jnfaclqhmqmtjxen6mt5zfg8qull9qxbnjnw0smws-yb7clg0oi1jrivrgqck9ng3jksll9_jka7uapv2nro9sfdbj255n5uhjno4f1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3072\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first kiss. Most people would have found the wedding ceremony weird if it hadn&#8217;t concluded with a kiss from the newlyweds. This ritual also originated in Ancient Rome, when a married couple kissed in front of family and friends. It was thought that a kiss would protect against evil spirits and misfortunes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first dance. This is one of the most anticipated occasions at the wedding. The newlyweds dance for the first time as a married couple. Some people choose a romantic slow dance, while others impress the audience with complex choreography set to upbeat music. This tradition originated in Europe. During the 1700s, the elite held lavish balls, and the person with the highest rank or status started the party with the first dance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wedding cake. This is an important part of any wedding celebration. Many American couples choose a classic cake or make it out of cupcakes, pastries and the like. This ritual originated in Ancient Rome, when guests crushed a small barley pie or wheat bun over the bride&#8217;s head. Furthermore, at modern weddings, it is customary to store the top tier of the cake while guests eat the rest of it. The upper tier should be kept in the freezer, and later it is eaten by spouses on their wedding anniversary or at their children&#8217;s christening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throwing a wedding garter (the braid that holds stockings). This element of underwear represents the bride&#8217;s innocence. The groom removes it and throws it to all the men present. Whoever catches the garter is supposed to marry next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.queenska.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/04\/3kamj_mc32yvnrfhuu4r6x5ejf-yrcx0mpioc4euia3ikjkbkewjlcpw7evlb5-1kgqmdhjzj8a5visqwrzlxiqekmxhvw6jz92n5asb0zfhfenmbjeqlhd5em0o3ainkbv4m1w5mmxio727unbs-ik.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3075\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carrying the bride across the threshold. After the wedding, the husband is required by tradition to carry his wife across the threshold to their overnight stay. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/munichka.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">munichka.eu<\/a>, this custom dates back to superstitious times when people believed that evil spirits lurked in door frames.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viennese_hour\"><\/span>Viennese hour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the state of New York, as well as New Jersey, there is a unique wedding tradition called Viennese hour. This is the name given to the ceremony of serving desserts after dinner and cutting a wedding cake. Guests can enjoy a buffet of cookies, cakes, cannoli, tiramisu, cheesecakes and other treats. Guests can also have ice cream and chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.queenska.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/04\/yrb-nsl0pl0txhvdrtcawzxuftdadxw4qusvsw_hti9v3gsp0_ipprq3y6cwgug7cpyr0w3lr4k_mtrwdqik7ftvkah5anhwp5_u4kdrrjdf7rahcwveeq-8fzxulcwf5mco8x1cul0_z0swiyzkila.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3078\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This tradition has Italian origins. Traditionally, a performance is held during a wedding, during which guests are offered sweets. Each family member is responsible for bringing some treats to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_clothes\"><\/span>Wedding clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>American newlyweds typically chose classic attire: a man wears a suit and a woman wears a white dress. The tradition of wearing such kinds of garments dates back to the mid-1800s. For the first time, a white wedding dress was worn by Queen Victoria of Great Britain during her lavish wedding. Her silk dress with lace elements had such a long satin train that it took 12 people to carry it. The dress captured the attention of the public, and since then, brides have chosen white, which also represents purity. It is customary for guests not to wear white outfits, so as not to steal the attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern brides may not always wear a veil, but traditionally women cover their heads. In the past, it was believed that covering the bride&#8217;s face under a veil protected her from evil spirits. However, in arranged marriages, the veil covered the bride&#8217;s head, so that other men would not recognize her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the United States, there is also a tradition for the bride to wear something old, new, borrowed and blue. For example, she can put on old earrings and a blue ring, borrow a veil and wear a new dress. Something old represents the bride&#8217;s connection with her parents, something new represents the creation of a new family, borrowed represents the transfer of happiness and blue represents loyalty and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_venues_in_Queens\"><\/span>Best venues in Queens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Da Mikele Illagio. This luxurious wedding venue may accommodate thousands of guests. Curved elegant stairs, a grand piano and panoramic windows create an unforgettable atmosphere. The ballrooms on the first and second floors include marble floors and lush chandeliers. The experienced staff prepares fine dining in the cutting-edge kitchen. The establishment provides various free services, including private parking, newlywed rooms, a private wedding organizer and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.queenska.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/04\/rf-ewy_ead_6xnset2_al5nkqw3lhg8affqltjtvwic6esmcmpd8ncwtcwa_cg9kwiwyo_solkdxn3urh84sy0-qhpz1fiic0fyr0fufbexd0sy2zf14-jfocp28ct9wtm_ejewjos8-t7bfh9jfwgo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3081\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Terrace On The Park. Flushing Meadows Park is a fantastic wedding venue, featuring spacious gardens, elegant ballrooms and a five-star restaurant. The lavishly designed enclosed areas may accommodate up to 900 people. There are five ceremony sites in the area, ranging from a private covered chapel to gardens. The main amenities include rooms for newlyweds, white-glove service, color-changing LED lighting and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.queenska.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/04\/mezogbxpscnoi6uq1x_e6hd-8joun-ecnww2_8s4oivjy1qitr21cj7uuqt9rpm_ficxxmx0ay2cyfkmngkrgeunpes6gyv_zmizhjmjf__7hl-hrxbrvsppgtat-bodahm3a1bgtznmoow4ra_7_lo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3084\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Foundry. This place has several areas for your celebration, including a cozy courtyard and a rooftop terrace with majestic views of Manhattan. There is also a unique enclosed greenhouse, billiard room, fully equipped industrial kitchen and other facilities. The two-story interior boasts original brick with arches, mezzanines and a high ceiling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no single &#8220;correct&#8221; way to celebrate a wedding in the United States. Traditions vary according to the couple&#8217;s origin, religion, ethnicity, lifestyle and preferences. However, there are several long-standing traditions that most American couples adhere to. 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