Appalachian wedding traditions

Take a fascinating peek into love and marriage customs in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wedding traditions in Appalachian culture have a surprising influence on our own.

In the Fall 2017 issue of Sift magazine you'll find stories and recipes from the traditions of Appalachian cooking, handed down in the families of the Mountain South. Appalachian Stack Cake is a perfect example of a celebration cake unique to mountain baking.

A moonshiner wedding styled shoot in the heart of Appalachia with a 1960s retro vibe by Amber Cather Photography.

Ever wondered where wedding traditions come from? In this post I delve into the history of wedding traditions. Where they come from, should we still be following them and sharing some ideas for making your wedding truly yours.

An Appalachian Heritage Wedding Cake..The bride's family each brought layers then assembled them together...what a NEAT idea!!!!!!!

Learn more about The Quaich ritual, Handfasting ceremony and other Scottish wedding traditions you can incorporate into your big day.

Like all apple stack cakes, Ronni Lundy's version tastes best after it has "cured" for two to three days. Learn how to make an Appalachian apple stack cake.

Pine Mountain Settlement School Chapel, Harlan, KY (1922-24) Designed by Mary Rockwell Hook. Constructed in the shape of a cross and built from one large sandstone boulder. Historic Holtkamp Pipe Organ installed in 1930’s. Acoustics here are amazing.

Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an