The Huron Expositor, 1994-02-23, Page 42PAGE 4D -Wednesday, February 23, 1994
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Rings a symbol of unending love, fidelity
From page 3D
Throughout history,
exquisite pillows have been used
to present crowns and jewels to
kings and queens.
Long the symbol of
unending love and fidelity, the
use of rings can be traced back
to the Egyptians who presented
their brides with circlets of rush
or hemp, which were replaced
each year.
Today, the prominence
of the rings in the wedding
ceremony and.ir symbolic
significance is underscored by
the placing of the rings on the
pillow, a royal way to present
the most cherished of gifts.
Flowergirl's Basket —Flowers
have always been a meaningful
part of the wedding ceremony.
The custom of the
flowergirl comes from England,
where village brides traditionally
walked with their entire wedding
party from home to church.
A small girl preceded
the bride, strewing blossoms
along the road in front of her to
ensure the bride a happy and
flower -laden path throughout
life.
The Guest Book —In old times,
a formal record was kept of
witnesses in attendance at the
wedding ceremony.
Originally, witnesses
signed directly on the marriage
document.
Today, the custom has
evolved into the use of a
specially designated book,
designed to preserve the names
of all loving guests who witness
the exchange of vows.
Only the maid -of -honor
and best man now sign the
marriage certificate.
The Lucky Sixpence —Long
ago, it was customary for the
bride to place a genuine silver
sixpence in her slipper on her
wedding day.
Good fortune would
then be hers, not just for one
special moment but throughout
the couple's voyage on the sea
of matrimony, or so the fable
goes.
The Tussle Mussie —These
posey holders were originally
used in ancient Egypt with fresh
flowers to ward off foul odors.
They were revived in the
19th century as a symbol of
status and affluent lifestyle..
Easily portable, these
little holders were designed to
hold nosegays which could be
held on the finger or attached to
the lady's chatelaine (a belt hook
or clasp used to hold objects,
such as a memo pad, used daily
in earlier times).
Usualkt three to six
in in length, Mosey
holders were cone- or cup -
shaped on one end and had a
slender handle to which was
fastened a small length of chain
attached to a ring.
The chain and ring
enabled the piece to hang from
the finger or belt hook.
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any case, don't overlook the
possibility of asking young
relatives to be flower girls or
ring -bearers.
• What about the question of
being 'given away'? This ritual
can easily be omitted if you don't
like it. But if you would like to
keep it in the ceremony, and
your father is not able to do so
for whatever reason, feel free to
ask a male relative or usher to
take over that role.
• If you want to wear a long,
white lacy wedding dress, go
ahead. If you don't feel it suits
you, consider off-white, ivory,
cream or pale pastels, such as
lavender or sea -green.
And a sleek style, such
as a gently flaring or softly -
gathered skirt with a simple
bodice and matching jacket, is .
most attractive. -
Your dress can be long
or short, but for a small
wedding, you might feel more
comfortable in a length that's just
below the knee or mid-calf.
If you like, you can top
off your outfit with a hat, or
perhaps a hat with a short veil.
A pillbox hat or a hat with a
delicate brim is especially smart.
Traditionally .. .
Attach a family charm
to the lining of your gown or to
a garter that won't be tossed.