Weddings bring the greatest joy and memories a bride and groom could ask for. They are surrounded by their friends and their family as they become legally, and lawfully married for the rest of their lives.
There are a strict set of rules that come with every wedding. Each "rule" is based in tradition, and although many of the histories of these traditions are forgotten, people still valiantly keep to them.
It's all done in the name of keeping away bad luck. But what bad luck could seeing your spouse-to-be possibly have on a marriage?
The one who comes out victor is said to be the next to marry. But where did that tradition come from? Who decided it would be a good thing to do and why would anyone want the garter-of all things? Tradition has it that the practice began long ago, and was a much more violent affair than you've seen today.
When asking about traditions in a culture, it's always best to assume that a tradition was created for a good reason back in the day. That reason may become lost to the sands of time, but the actions of the tradition tend to live on.
While a trendy dress may cost mega bucks, a bride will want to weight the need for the most expensive dress with the need to adorn herself beyond simply the dress.
Tradition further dictates that the wedding party would take the couple to their wedding bed. As time wore on, the men would try to seize any part of the women's undergarments that they could in order to secure good luck and fortune.
The practice became so intrusive and dangerous to the bride, that the bride and groom would shut the others out and throw out the garter to the band of men looking for luck. This was all they would get from the couple and hence, they left the 2 alone.
So the bride (and her dress by default) was kept completely secret until the day of the wedding. Once the vows were said, the groom could finally look upon his wife.
This good luck has everything to do with the ladies though as it is meant to help him get married. Like the bouquet toss, the one to catch the garter is expected to be the next in the party to marry.
Perhaps that's why they say love is blind. Up until the wedding vows were complete, blind was the only way love was sealed in marriage.
The occasional special request, like for the bride's bouquet, on flowers is acceptable, but if a bride and groom really wish to spend less on flowers they will plan according to the seasons to find the best deals.
The wedding has many traditions that are shrouded in history and superstition. What else can you think of that doesn't quite make sense?
Wedding garters a formal part of even Las Vegas Weddings. Chapel of the Flowers is the resource for all things weddings in Las Vegas.
There are a strict set of rules that come with every wedding. Each "rule" is based in tradition, and although many of the histories of these traditions are forgotten, people still valiantly keep to them.
It's all done in the name of keeping away bad luck. But what bad luck could seeing your spouse-to-be possibly have on a marriage?
The one who comes out victor is said to be the next to marry. But where did that tradition come from? Who decided it would be a good thing to do and why would anyone want the garter-of all things? Tradition has it that the practice began long ago, and was a much more violent affair than you've seen today.
When asking about traditions in a culture, it's always best to assume that a tradition was created for a good reason back in the day. That reason may become lost to the sands of time, but the actions of the tradition tend to live on.
While a trendy dress may cost mega bucks, a bride will want to weight the need for the most expensive dress with the need to adorn herself beyond simply the dress.
Tradition further dictates that the wedding party would take the couple to their wedding bed. As time wore on, the men would try to seize any part of the women's undergarments that they could in order to secure good luck and fortune.
The practice became so intrusive and dangerous to the bride, that the bride and groom would shut the others out and throw out the garter to the band of men looking for luck. This was all they would get from the couple and hence, they left the 2 alone.
So the bride (and her dress by default) was kept completely secret until the day of the wedding. Once the vows were said, the groom could finally look upon his wife.
This good luck has everything to do with the ladies though as it is meant to help him get married. Like the bouquet toss, the one to catch the garter is expected to be the next in the party to marry.
Perhaps that's why they say love is blind. Up until the wedding vows were complete, blind was the only way love was sealed in marriage.
The occasional special request, like for the bride's bouquet, on flowers is acceptable, but if a bride and groom really wish to spend less on flowers they will plan according to the seasons to find the best deals.
The wedding has many traditions that are shrouded in history and superstition. What else can you think of that doesn't quite make sense?
Wedding garters a formal part of even Las Vegas Weddings. Chapel of the Flowers is the resource for all things weddings in Las Vegas.
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