The Rest of the Story Behind Those Wedding Traditions

Now that it’s nearing the end of June and summer is officially here, let’s say what we’re all thinking: “Why are all of our friends getting married at the same time?” If you’re anything like us here at GiftWorksPlus, it seems that every one of your weekends through the middle of September are booked with wedding festivities. No doubt, this is just the tip of the wedding season iceberg. This got us thinking, what’s the deal with all those traditions we see at every wedding? A few Google searches later and we had the answers. So here are some stories that you can use to impress your next summer wedding date:

--In ancient times, guests would tear parts of the bride’s gown for good luck; this led to the tradition of throwing the bouquet.

--Ever notice how the groom always stands to the right of his bride? Historically, this was so his right hand (or sword hand) would be free to defend against a jealous rival.

--Wedding rings are placed on the third finger of the left hand because Egyptians believed that finger’s vein ran directly to the heart.

--The phrase “tying the knot” came from a Babylonian custom in which the bride and groom would literally tie a knot from threads of their clothes to symbolize their partnership.

*Source- facts.randomhistory.com

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