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Wedding Rituals and Traditions from Around the World (and How to Create Your Own)

No matter how big or small, your wedding or elopement is an important moment. Throughout time and across the globe, people have marked these special moments with rituals and traditions meant to bring good fortune to the new union. Adding a special ritual to your wedding can be an opportunity to celebrate your culture or family, symbolically mark start of a new chapter in your lives, or add an individual touch to your ceremony that celebrates your unique relationship.

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16 Scenic Locations in Nashville Where You Can Elope - For Free!

Getting married can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.   According to Zola, the average cost of a wedding in the United States is $29,000 in 2023.  While there’s nothing wrong with an elaborate wedding, it’s possible to have a beautiful celebration of your love without a hefty price tag. Elopements don’t just happen at the courthouse.  Officiants like Zelda marry people everywhere from coffee shops to scenic waterfalls.  Below, we’ll look at sixteen gorgeous locations around Nashville where you can elope for free - or hold a larger event for a low to moderate cost.

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