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Wedding Customs
Even the most unsuperstitious and least tradition-bound will stoop to observing the custom of having the groom carry his bride over the threshold after their wedding.

Crossing the Threshold: What's the Wedding Custom's Origin?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 The tradition in which one partner carries the other over a doorway traces back to Roman times.
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First Knight

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 6, 2001 A discussion of the droit du seigneur, or the 'right of the lord.'
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Wedding Veil

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the bridal veil.
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Smock Weddings

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding smock weddings.
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Wedding Shoes

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding weddings and shoes.
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Wedding Rings

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding wedding rings.
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Not Seeing the Bride

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the custom of the groom's not seeing his bride before the wedding.
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What are the Legends Around Getting to the Church For Your Wedding?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding getting the betrothed pair to the church.
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Bridal Garter

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding the bridal garter.
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Assorted Wedding Superstitions

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A compendium of lesser-known wedding superstitions.
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Wedding Dress

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding wedding gowns.
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Choosing the Date

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the dates deemed luckiest for weddings.
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Confetti and Rice-Throwing

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the lore and customs surrounding the throwing of confetti or rice at weddings.
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Wedding Cake

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the wedding cake.
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Bridesmaids

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding bridesmaids.
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Bridal Bouquet

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding the bridal bouquet.
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Wedding Bells

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the ringing of church bells at weddings.
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Barring the Way

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000 A discussion of the wedding custom of barring the newlyweds' way.
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