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Bridal Trivia and Wedding Traditions
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Aisle runners are used only for the bride. They are used so that the bride's gown does not get mud, dirt and grass on her train. It should be rolled out after the last people in the procession have reached the alter. The bride and her escort should be the only ones walking on it.
Bouquets were used in Medieval times. They consisted of herbs and roots to ward off evil spirits. Later, brides added lots of fragrant flowers to cover up body odors since soap and deodorant were non-existent.
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Bridesmaids were used to confuse evil spirits. It was thought that if the bride was surrounded by women dressed alike, evil spirits could not find the bride and would leave the ceremony.
Groomsmen were basically used during the time when men would kidnap their brides. The best warriors came with the groom to fight off anyone trying to save the female from being taking from her tribe, clan, or village.
Honeymoons were actually one month long. The groom, having kidnapped his bride, would hide her from everyone for one month (or one moon cycle). During this time, they would drink a concoction of honey and mead (basically to keep her drunk and from screaming so that no one could find them).
When toasting, the bride and groom DO NOT raise their glasses like everyone else. They are the one's being honored and therefore do not toast to themselves. And speaking of toasts, this ritual was actually taken from a French custom. Bread was put in the bottom of wine to collect all the sediments. When the wine was gone, some lucky person got to eat the bread or toast.
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