May Flowers Bring Bridal Showers

3,500 couples married in a Unification Church ceremony in 2013              © AP

In honor of June, which, as we know, is traditionally the month for weddings, at least in the United States, a compendium of photographs of the ceremony from around the world (slideshow): http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/photos/explore-weddings/ and one of interesting traditions, many of which involve mass weddings, also from around the world. It's never too late to incorporate some of these in your own celebration (story, slideshow): http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/30/living/matrimony-global-traditions/index.html