Wedding handkerchief
An old saying says that tears
cried before the wedding mean none after. A lace or silk handkerchief is
usually tucked into a bride's sleeve; handbag or somewhere in her dress. An
added touch is to embroider or monogram the handkerchief with the bride's
initials. |
The wedding garter
Throwing the bride's garter is one
of the oldest customs, dating back to ancient times, that is still a ritual
today. In this custom someone would witness the newlyweds consummating the
marriage and bring the garter back as "proof." This tradition was soon viewed
as a violation of privacy, so instead the groom would throw the garter out of
the newlywed's bedroom. Currently, the garter toss takes place at the
reception. The groom removes the garter and tosses it to all the unmarried male
guests. The person who catches it will receive some of the couple's good
fortune and be the next to marry. The garter belt was originally used to hold
up stockings. These days women only wear a garter for their wedding because
garters have been replaced by pantyhose. Garters are usually made with satin
and trimmed with lace or ribbon. The garter is usually blue and fills the
"something blue" requirement of the old wedding rhyme. Sometimes garters even
have charms like a heart or horseshoes. |
Wedding shoes
Most brides wear silk or satin shoes that
are died to match their dress. Just make sure you can stand and dance
comfortably in them. Think about function more than form. Most people will not
see your shoes and it is vital to be able to walk in them all day. To help you
be comfortable all day, break your shoes in before the wedding. This will help
prevent bad blusters and foot pain! |
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