HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-02-19, Page 41Pay the piper
With Celtic heritage coming more and more to the forefront these
days in everything from music to movies, it's no wonder that cou-
ples are looking to the bagpipes to provide music at their weddings.
It's part of an ancient tradition which no doubt reaches back to the
days of small highland communities where the bagpipes and fid -
dies were used to entertain at festivals and celebrations. And in
that sense, nothing has really changed. A piper can still add a high-
land flavour to a wedding by piping the bride up the isle, playing
outside as guests arrive, leading the bride and groom down the
isle, or -just by- playing a few jigs and reels at the reception. _It's a
bonnie idea that guests will love, and you can call the tune.
? The Garter - The
inclusion of this lacy
accessory stems from the era
whengarterswere used to
hold up silk stockings.
In old England, it was -
considered fair sport to try
and steal the bride's
stockings and garters before
the ceremony.
In order to prevent this,
bridal couples began to
throw the garter willingly to
all unattached young men
present.
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m vogue
V The Bridal Yell - The
inclusion of this piece of
finery can be traced back to
Raman ceremonies, which
were based largely on
superstition.
Believing that evil spirits
might become jealous of a
bridal couple's happiness
and therefore bring
misfortune to the pair, the
Romans took elaborate
precautions.
In an attempt to confuse
the demon spirits as to
whom the intended bride
actually was, a veil was used
to cover her features.
�► The Bridal Purse - The
small satin bag is
customarily white or ivory
with lace trim to match the
bride's gown.
In addition to its
ornamental value, this
accessory evolved as a
necessary component of the
traditional 'dollar dance.'
In many communities it
was the custom for male
friends and family members
to 'buy' a dance from the
new -bride by discretely
tucking a new dollar bill (or
nowadays sometimes a
check) into the bridal purse.
In this way, the bride
acquired 'pin money' to
begin her new household.
Wednesday, Fcbnury 19, 1997 - Page 29
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