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ditionally walks down the aisle on the left-hand side to be greeted by the groom on her right.

Why The Bridesmaids Wear Matching

Bridesmaid Dresses?

Identical bridesmaid dresses may be a little passé these days but in Roman times, matching outfits meant good luck and were a common wedding tradition. Back then, people believed evil spirits would attend the wedding in an attempt to curse the bride and groom. To confuse the spirits, bridesmaids acted as decoys and dressed identically to the bride. The idea was that the spirits would be unsure which was the bride, which would lead them to leave her alone and allow the couple to wed.

Why The Bride Carries A Bridal Bouquet?

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Why The Groom Stands On The Right Side Of The Bride?

This tradition originates way back when men carried swords and the groom needed to keep his right arm free (assuming he was right-handed!) to be able to draw his sword to protect his bride. This means that the bride tra-

These days, brides are carrying peonies and roses down the aisle, but back in ancient Greece and Rome, it was all about herbs. During that time, it was en vogue to hold aromatic bouquets of garlic, dill, and other herbs and spices. Thankfully, we've graduated from pungent herb bouquets to lush floral ones, often composed of the bride's favorite bloom. Carrying a favorite flower variety is a tradition that bec ame popular in 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert and carried a bouquet of snowdrops, his favorite flower.

Why The Ring Is Worn On The "Ring Finger?"

This tradition also traces its origins back to the Romans, who believed that the fourth finger on the left hand was connected directly to the heart by a vein called "the vein of love." Because of this hand-heart connection, this finger has been adopted through the ages as the ideal spot to wear one's wedding ring.

Why Guests Toss Rice At The Newlyweds At The Conclusion Of The Ceremony?

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Back in the day, marriage meant expansion, from starting a family to increasing one's assets. Rice symbolized both fertility and prosperity, and tossing it at newlyweds at the conclusion of the wedding ceremony conveyed best wishes and good luck—for babies, bountiful harvests, and everything in between. Nowadays, the wedding tradition of tossing things on the couple takes many forms, from dried lavender buds and blowing bubbles to biodegradable confetti.

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Why The Bride Tosses The Bouquet?

This tradition—first recorded in England in the 1700s but likely started earlier—also comes from the idea that it was lucky to have a piece of the bride’s clothing. Single women would rush to the bride after the ceremony to touch her and tear off a bit of her dress. To avoid having her dress ruined, the bride would toss the bouquet as a diversion and then run! These days, it’s more about the bride having a fun and special moment with her single friends before embarking on married life.

Why There Is A Foot-Washing Ceremony?

In recent years, many couples partaking in Christian wedding ceremonies in America have included the practice of foot washing in the wedding ceremony. Inspired by the Bible passage in John 13:1–17 where Jesus washes his disciples' feet, this act is meant to symbolize sacrificial love and devotion.

Why The Bride Wears A White Wedding Dress?

White is by far the most popular color for wedding dresses in the Western world, but that’s a fairly recent tradition. During the royal wedding of Britain’s Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840, Victoria wore a light-colored satin gown. So many brides wanted to look like royalty that they mimicked her dress, including the hue, said to symbolize purity and virginity in Victorian culture.

Why The Bride And Groom Have The First Dance?

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The first dance was considered the official opening of dancing by the newly married couple who were the guests of honor. The first dance between the bride and groom is the most awaited moment for the newlywed as well as the guests. It shows the love and unity between the new couple.

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