Dutch Tradition Comes Alive with Manzanita Wedding Trees

Weddings are special events that make a huge impact on the lives of the couple. Every culture has unique ways of celebrating this special occasion. From the spiritual, to the whimsical, these customs and traditions add a flare of uniqueness in every wedding. With the marriages across cultures, very versatile wedding planners and scores of other factors, these different traditions have found its way to mingle with other societies.

It is customary for Dutch traditional wedding to start with the reading of the scriptures and singing of psalms. Only after this do they enter the church. The entourage goes in first, followed by the bride, then the groom, then the parents and finally the pastor. But one tradition that has traveled beyond their land is the use of wishing trees in the feast after the wedding. By using manzanita wedding trees, this Dutch custom remains alive. In fact its popularity is growing especially among younger couples. In lieu of the guest book, the wishing tree is used to shower the newly weds with the guests’ wishes and blessings. Traditionally, branches or small trees are placed near the table of the newly weds. Guests write their wishes on a piece of paper and hands it over to the couple. They read the wishes and blessing before they hang it on the tree. In the United State, the manzanita is used for the weddings because these trees add aesthetic appeal asides from its durability. In the same manner guests are requested to write their wishes and blessings for the couple on a piece of pre-cut and decorated paper. However, with the adapted version, reading the messages is not a requirement. Another variation from the Dutch tradition is that guests are the ones who hangs the messages on the tree and not the newly weds.

The manzanita wedding trees makes the celebration more interactive. Moreover, it stunning beauty makes a wonderful accent to the reception area. Manzanita is ideal for wedding receptions because these trees can be decorated and customized depending on the theme. They are sought after because of their strength, unique grain patterns and textures, and their breathtaking branch shape and orientation. The uses of manzanita other than for weddings are endless since these trees are truly resilient and versatile.

Dutch tradition requires the newly weds to plant lilies of the valley around their home. It symbolizes renewal of their love every time the plants bloom. You need not plant and wait for them to bloom to renew your love. By compiling the wishes and blessing on the manzanita wedding tree, you can relive the wedding and each time you browse through these memories, your love will undoubtedly grow deeper.