February 29 Proposal
Custom allows marriage-minded gals to propose to their boyfriends on February 29.
Tagged "Wedding Customs"
Wedding Rings
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding wedding rings.
Wedding Veil
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the bridal veil.
Crossing the Threshold
A discussion of the wedding custom of carrying the bride across the threshold.
Smock Weddings
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding smock weddings.
Wedding Shoes
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding weddings and shoes.
Not Seeing the Bride
A discussion of the custom of the groom's not seeing his bride before the wedding.
Getting to the Church
A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding getting the betrothed pair to the church.
Bridal Garter
A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding the bridal garter.
First Knight
A discussion of the droit du seigneur, or the 'right of the lord.'
Wedding Dress
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding wedding gowns.
Choosing the Date
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the dates deemed luckiest for weddings.
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