Wedding Customs

Wedding Rings
  • 23 June 2009
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding wedding rings.
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Wedding Rings
Wedding Veil
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the bridal veil.
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Wedding Veil
Crossing the Threshold
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of the wedding custom of carrying the bride across the threshold.
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Crossing the Threshold
Wedding Shoes
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding weddings and shoes.
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Wedding Shoes
Smock Weddings
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding smock weddings.
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Smock Weddings
Not Seeing the Bride
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of the custom of the groom's not seeing his bride before the wedding.
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Not Seeing the Bride
Bridal Garter
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding the bridal garter.
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Bridal Garter
First Knight
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of the droit du seigneur, or the 'right of the lord.'
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First Knight
Wedding Dress
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding wedding gowns.
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Wedding Dress
Choosing the Date
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the dates deemed luckiest for weddings.
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Choosing the Date
Wedding Cake
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the wedding cake.
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Wedding Cake
Confetti and Rice-Throwing
  • 6 July 2008
A discussion of the lore and customs surrounding the throwing of confetti or rice at...
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Confetti and Rice-Throwing