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Wedding traditions
In Medieval times, the bride and bridegroom kissed over a pile of
small cakes. When an enterprising baker decided to mass all, the
cakes together and spread frosting over them, the modern tiered
wedding cake was born.
The practice of tossing the bouquet originated during the Colonial
period in American history when the bridal party seized the newly-
weds' stockings and tossed them over their shoulders at the bride
and groom—the first ones to hit the target, ushers aiming
for the groom and bridesmaids aiming for the bride, the next to be
married.
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1 it, tradition, Although the ens- ever, it is on this finger that the
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The Romans also believed
wedding ceremony have been , that the goddess Juno blessed Altered and updated, they are those married in June, Today, still a part of the modern-day the month of June is still the
wedding. most popular month in which to
Courtships, engagement be Awnedd ; everyone gathers
rings, flowers, gifts, °text of gether, dressed in special
"giving away the bride," the clothes, to Wish good luck and
WEDDINGS PAST exchange of vows and wedding, happiness to the new couple.
The identities of those
bands, and the honeymoon all
define this "rite of passage." Through the ages
in these old snaps are
unknown but they give
a good look at wedding Modern meaning
fashion in the forties.
You, that are going to be
inarried, think things can
never be done too fast; but
we, that are old, and
know what we are about,
must elope methodically,
Madam.
—Oliver Goldsmith
Today, couples'enter into
marriage based on love. The
'Niles of husband and wife are
not as cut and dry as they were.in
the past—partners grow indi-
vidually as well as together.
Although the original mean-
ings of certain rituals have gone
by the wayside, the rites remain.
We no longer believe, as did
the citizens during the Middle
There is something special,
sacred, about an action or belief
that has survived since the days
of Caesar, passed from genera-
tion to generation by young,
old, rich and poor.
Although recent years have
shown a return to tradition, the
future will inevitably bring fur-
ther ehang0 O. couples write
their own vows, celebrations
change in style and format,
bridal showers include male
guests, and the stiff formal
amenities become more casual
and enjoyable for all.. "
Signs of love
The traditions, however, will
remain—symbols of the love
between two people who have
made a. commitment to each
other in the eyes of family and
friends.
As their ancestors have done
in the past, they will embark on
a new life together, creating new
memories and passing down tra-
ditions to future generations.
The beauty and elegance of a
wedding, whether carried out in
a simple or elaborate manner,
will be forever preserved in
family histories.
Marriage has survived , Ages, that a vein runs from the