Do You Know What These Wedding Traditions Mean?

Bride holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors on her wedding day

The Bride’s Garter

Back in the day, the garter was taken from the bride by one of the witnesses at the marriage bed after the marriage had been consummated.  WHAT?  Eventually, the groom threw it to prove consummation. This tradition of throwing the garter is one of the oldest surviving wedding rituals.

Next page: Shoes and the car bumper

author avatar
MaryLouise Cartwright
I am hilarious, I am laughing at myself right now. I am the mother of three children, two of which I have successfully booted out of the nest. I do love being a SAHM and I have been showing off my skill set in my castle for over 20 years now.

Discover more from Stay at Home Mum

Subscribe to get the latest posts to your email

Recent comments

Discover more from Stay at Home Mum

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading