Did you know May is one of the most popular months for couples to get married? Many people say “I do” during this time because of the warmer weather, longer days, and the sense of rebirth and renewal. The bride and groom may participate in many wedding traditions during these ceremonies. But where did these traditions come from? WEDDING SEASON IS IN FULL SWING! Where Do Our Ceremony Traditions Come From?
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Here are three of our favorite wedding traditions and their origins. You may be surprised at how these activities came to be!
TYING CANS TO THE BUMPER OF YOUR CAR During ceremonies, guests will say goodbye to the bride and groom as they enter their vehicle and drive away. On most of these cars, you will see a “just married” sign on the back, with cans or ribbons tied along the bumper. This tradition originates in France and is known as a charivari . In France, a charivari occurred the night before the wedding. Neighbors would walk down the streets and bang on their pots and pans, making as much noise as possible to fend off evil spirits. Because cans make a lot of noise when dragged across the ground, the charivari custom was adapted to tying cans to the wedding car bumper. HAVING A BRIDAL PARTY OR BRIDESMAIDS When you’re getting married, there’s nothing better than having your close friends by your side. That’s one of the reasons people have bridesmaids and groomsmen today. However, in ancient Rome, bridesmaids would wear the same dress as the bride to confuse evil spirits and prevent them from finding her. By doing this, the couple would avoid being cursed on their wedding day. WEARING BLUE Today, many brides incorporate the color blue in their wedding attire. This could be shoes, jewelry, flowers, and more. But why is that? When most people think of a color that represents purity, they may think of white — that’s why the bride’s dress is white, right? While this is true, in early Christianity, blue symbolized purity and fidelity. This is because many portraits of the Virgin Mary show her wearing a blue robe.
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Did you know any of these fun facts? Did you participate in any of these traditions? We would love to hear from you!
To anyone getting married this spring, congratulations! Your friends at Bismarck Advanced Dental & Implants wish you a long and happy marriage.
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