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?
For that matter, why is it so important to hide your dress from the one person you want to see it most? Is it really a matter of bad luck, or do these traditions have deeper meaning lost to the history books?
It was rumored in older time that getting a piece of the bride's undergarments represented good luck for the future. Some would obtain it in hopes of good fortune throughout the year.
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.
He could have backed out at any time should he have seen his bride before the day of marriage if she proved to be unattractive. Therefore it was bad luck for the bride's family to have it any other way.
This is what legend and pop culture tell us of the origins of the garter toss. The truth of the origin may be found in it, or it may be lost to time.
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?
For that matter, why is it so important to hide your dress from the one person you want to see it most? Is it really a matter of bad luck, or do these traditions have deeper meaning lost to the history books?
It was rumored in older time that getting a piece of the bride's undergarments represented good luck for the future. Some would obtain it in hopes of good fortune throughout the year.
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.
He could have backed out at any time should he have seen his bride before the day of marriage if she proved to be unattractive. Therefore it was bad luck for the bride's family to have it any other way.
This is what legend and pop culture tell us of the origins of the garter toss. The truth of the origin may be found in it, or it may be lost to time.
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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