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Explore the fascinating and unexpected history behind many of the traditions surrounding weddings and marriage.
* Use this link to join our virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/here-comes-the-bride---a
Have you ever been a flower girl, a bridesmaid, or caught the bouquet at a friend’s wedding? All of these customs are expected at modern weddings, but these wedding traditions actually date back to ancient times. Since the origin of marriage about 23,000 years ago, different cultures have created their own wedding customs. Many of these customs have stood the test of time and have evolved into the wedding traditions we are familiar with today.
A lot of these traditions began in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. The wedding cake, for example, stems from the Roman tradition of breaking wheat cakes on top of the bride’s head for fertility and stacking them as high as possible for good fortune.
The dresses, cakes, toasts, and all the traditions that make up our modern day weddings have a rich history.
Presented by Hilary May of The Early Trades and Crafts Museum in Madison, NJ.
At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here:
https://www.projectoutcome.org/responses/51078
