There’s documentation of special wedding carbs from the first century CE. The biographer of Alexander the Great, Quintus Curtius, wrote that Alexander’s father-in-law “ordered bread to be brought…for this was the most sacred symbol of betrothal among the Macedonians. The bread was cut with a sword and both men tasted it.” That wasn’t too different …
One common big question related to wedding traditions is: why do bridesmaids wear matching dresses? So bridal parties have been around since ancient Rome, where there was a law that ten people had to witness each wedding. From these very early days, bridesmaids dressed the same…as the bride. They were meant to act as a …
#10 In Finland, it was once customary for the bride to collect the wedding gifts herself by going door-to-door with a pillowcase. Hopefully, no cookware sets were involved. #9 In Yemen, the groom’s father traditionally scatters raisins, representing the couple’s happiness, which the guests collect. #8 During the Middle Ages, brides had herbs …
According to a 2017 survey, the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. was $30,000. $30,000 is a lot of money, but rest assured: You don’t have to spend all that to have an incredible wedding. These tips and tricks will help you save big on your big day. By fixing marriage day …
