Western style wedding become more and more popular all over the world. In that case, there is a necessary to get some knowledge about the moral of wedding appliances.
Engagement ring
In line with western European custom, long time ago, engagement ring was a part of betrothal presents that the groom’s side sent to the bride’s side. The essence of which is the same with the deposit paid in advance when we buy valuables at present.
Wedding ring
Wedding ring should be worn on the third finger of left hand. It is said that the nerve of this finger is linked together with the heart directly. Wearing the ring sent by the lover on the hand shows that put her lover in the heart forever.
Welsh love spoon
In the past, Welshmen’s most of the time was spent on the sea. They would choose a first-class timber to carve a bunch of love spoon which symbolized love, wealth, loyal and devotion. The patterns and designs of the love spoons were rich and colorful. Each one had an inventive mind. Young fellows consecrated to their loved girls after coming back from the sea. Nowadays, it not only the symbol of love, but also can be sent as gifts on birthday, wedding anniversary or any other special occasions.
White wedding dress was in vogue in Victorian. In those days, Queen Victoria was married to her sweetheart dressing in nice white wedding dress. From then on, white wedding dress was popular all over the world. Up to now, it is still the most favored wedding costume for girls as it stands for pure and loyal. Yet before Victorian, the bride paid no attention on the color of the dress just beautiful.
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Garters
Actually, the garters are not only used as praying for good luck, but also can help the bride slid over making chamber. Formally, all the guests followed the bride and groom when they were about to the bridal chamber. In order to ward these guests, the bride would throw her garters to them and seized the chance to close the door in laughter and chaos.
Wedding veil
Wedding veil is used to hide the bride’s face. In case of that wedding is messed up by her old flame.
Horseshoe
In the United Kingdom and some other western countries, the bride usually tied the horseshoe on her wrist with the ribbon. The legend said that saint Dunstan who exerted magic on the horseshoe and set it on the feet of devil. The devil promised he would never move into the house which had horseshoe for mercy. Therefore the horseshoe got a function of avoiding evil spirits.
Wedding banquet
The bridesmaid and groomsman also should dress up elaborately as the same with the bride and groom. They say it can make the bride’s and groom’s old flame cannot distinguish them and make the wedding go smoothly.
Metheglin
On the night of wedding, the bride and groom should drink metheglin together, which was come down from middle ages. Hear of that they can get many children and much richness after drinking it. In case the bride gives birth to a child 10 months later, the winemaker will get a great honor and his name will be regarded as the name of the newborn.
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