Wedding lore, superstition and urban legend fun!
Did you know that the reason the third finger on your left hand is your 'ring' finger is because Greek doctors thought there was a vein that ran from that finger straight to your heart?
Did you know the reason the bride is carried over the threshold is because Roman women were supposed to hold their virginity in such high regard that if they weren't carried to their marriage bed, they might run away?
Or that the veil was meant to shield the bride from evil spirits and the lusting eyes of the groomsmen?
Go visit my all-time favorite urban legend website Snopes and have a look-see at all the wedding related lore and superstition:
Snopes.com wedding customs, lore and superstitions
Did you know the reason the bride is carried over the threshold is because Roman women were supposed to hold their virginity in such high regard that if they weren't carried to their marriage bed, they might run away?
Or that the veil was meant to shield the bride from evil spirits and the lusting eyes of the groomsmen?
Go visit my all-time favorite urban legend website Snopes and have a look-see at all the wedding related lore and superstition:
Snopes.com wedding customs, lore and superstitions
