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Wedding Customs
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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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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Wedding Veil
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000
A discussion of lore and superstition surrounding the bridal veil.
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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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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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Bridal Garter
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 24, 2000
A discussion of the lore and superstitions surrounding the bridal garter.
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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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