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jiptucraj · Wysłany: Czw 4:50, 17 Mar 2011 Temat postu: Fun Wedding Customs_2074

There are so many great things about being a bride,evisu jeans short, and one of those is getting to learn about all sorts of wonderful wedding customs. Many of the traditions are familiar to us, as they have been a part of weddings for generations. Yet it is even more fun to use some of these charming old customs when you understand the reason behind them. This is a look at a number of the best wedding customs, as well as their origins.
Bridesmaids: Everyone knows that bridesmaids are a traditional part of a wedding, but not many people know the reason behind the role. It was once believed that evil spirits were drawn to brides. To protect the bride,Rock Republic jeans, a group of her friends would gather around her in identical clothing so that the wicked entities would be confused and unable to tell which woman was his intended target. What nice friends! When you go shopping for your bridesmaid gifts, keep in mind that your attendants are really putting themselves out there as decoys for evil spirits; such service should be handsomely rewarded with fabulous bridesmaid gifts!
Ringing Church Bells: This is another one designed to ward off evil spirits (poor brides!). Large noises were thought to scare away the bad guys. That is also why people tied tin cans and old shoes to the back of the newlyweds' car. Even if you are not concerned about evil spirits, the ringing of church bells is a delightful way to signal that you are married - see if your church can arrange it.
Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: Most brides know this verse, but not the reason behind the superstition. The something old is to show a link with family and the bride's heritage. For that reason,Rayban sunglasses, the something old is often a precious item which once belonged to a family member, such as a grandmother's brooch. Something new represents bright hopes for the future. That one is easy, since most of what the bride wears will be new. The wedding bands are often chosen to be the symbolic new item. The something borrowed is less obvious. Traditionally brides would borrow their item from a happily married woman, in the hopes of "borrowing" some of her good fortune for the new marriage. The willingness to lend also demonstrates that the bride's friends and family will be there to support her during her marriage. Something blue references the fact that blue historically symbolizes fidelity and loyalty, as in "true blue".
And a Sixpence in Your Shoe: Fewer people know this custom, which is the traditional ending to "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue". The sixpence is to bring future wealth to the marriage. That might just be worth enduring a lump in your shoe for,Evisu jeans for men! A traditional English sixpence can be found at rare coin shops, or take the modern route and substitute a penny.
Kissing the Bride: We see this as a sign of the love which the newlyweds share, but there is actually quite a bit more behind the traditional words at the end of a wedding ceremony: "You may now kiss the bride". In ancient Roman times, a kiss was used to seal a contract, so when the bride and groom kiss at the end of the marriage ceremony, they are not only showing their love, but formalizing their legal union. Now that is one powerful kiss!