Do people still ask permission to get married? At Wedded Wonderland, we are an inquisitive bunch! We were recently discussing whether “asking for the hand” was an eastern, western, cultural or religious tradition, or perhaps all of the above. Let’s explore who asks, when they ask, how they ask and WHY they ask. Let the excitement (and nerves) kick in! Now we understand marriage is an important social institution that involves the union of two individuals. Throughout history, differe