Wedding traditions
If you’ve attended weddings, you’ve seen one or both of these traditions displayed. The question is, do you want them at your wedding reception or should you choose your own wedding traditions? To help you decide, we’ve decided to outline both of them and the history behind them. Read on to find out.
● The Bouquet Toss
Many years ago, people thought it was excellent luck to touch the bride. As years rolled by, it turned into a tradition for the bride to pass on her good fortune to one single lady. Whoever caught the bouquet at a wedding reception was the lucky next lady in line for marriage. Today, brides look forward to this moment when she unknowingly chooses who will follow in her footsteps.
● The Alternative
Have several mini bouquets or single flowers loosely tied together and toss this bouquet to all female guests. You can then throw them towards the group. This way, fewer people will feel left out.
● The Garter Toss
Tossing the bride’s garter is an ancient tradition. In the past, the couple had to show proof of wedding consummation. For it to be proven, it was common for people like family and friends to come into the room with the couple. Witnesses would then obtain the garter to confirm that the consummation happened. Today, we just have the traditional garter toss, which is meant to bring good luck to the man who catches it. Like with the single lady who catches the bride’s bouquet, he is said to be the next one to marry.
● The Alternative
Avoid the awkward moment that would come with fishing around underneath the bride’s dress for the garter and just toss an extra one that no one has been wearing. Parents and grandparents will surely heave a massive sigh of relief.
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