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Groomsmen, and the "best man," served a dark purpose in ancient weddings—and tragically, sometimes still today. Here's the upsetting truth about the history of groomsmen.
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Bridesmaid traditions can get pretty bizarre, but the real reason behind why they usually wear the same dress is perhaps the most fascinating of all.
For years, couples have dedicated that finger to romance when any other digit would do.
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The origins for this marriage proposal tradition go back to the days of knights and courtly love.
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There’s a lot of cultural and religious significance attached to this enduring Jewish wedding tradition. Plus, it’s just plain fun.
You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.
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Showing your tush to the wedding photographer isn’t the strangest or most objectionable tradition people have dreamt up in the past few centuries.
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