Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?

Customs, Rituals & Traditions: Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold? Written on January 11, 2012 by eway in Rituals & Traditions, Seattle Wedding Officiants See their wonderful website with more interesting information here: http://seattleweddingofficiants.com   Bride being carried over threshold Carrying the Bride: Exactly Why? As it turns out, weddings in the days … More Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?

The History of the white Wedding dress – thanks to Wikipedia for this interesting historic evidence.

White wedding From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Not to be confused with Mariage blanc. This article is about the set of wedding traditions. A white wedding is a traditional formal or semi-formal wedding originating in Europe. The term originates from the white color of the wedding dress, which first became popular with Victorian era elites, … More The History of the white Wedding dress – thanks to Wikipedia for this interesting historic evidence.

‘Hand Fasting’ – ancient Celtic Marriage Ritual

According to a great Pagan Wedding Planner’s web site, you can read the following about ‘Handfasting’ and it’s History‘: A ‘Handfasting’ is a beautiful marriage ritual based on ancient Celtic tradition. In days of old the Handfasting was traditionally seen as a rite of betrothal, lasting a year and a day. If all goes well, … More ‘Hand Fasting’ – ancient Celtic Marriage Ritual