Do You Know What These Wedding Traditions Mean?

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MaryLouise Cartwright

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October 15, 2025

Bride holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors on her wedding day.

Bridal Showers

During the “AOC” if the bride’s father didn’t approve of the groom, her bridesmaids would throw a party for the bride. Her friends would “Shower” her with gifts to form a sort of dowry. Then she could marry whomever she pleased.

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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.

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