union of two people; it is the uniting of two families and their friends. The bride is expected to wear a garter on her wedding day, which is torn into pieces after the ceremony. In most parts of Italy, the brides wear beautiful flowing gowns with a veil. In some parts, wearing green symbolizes luck and prosperity. The bride wears the custom bridal jewellery, usually in diamonds or silver. The groom on the other hand provides for the bridal bouquet.