Saturday, May 22, 2010

I am interested in whence did a custom to throw a bouquet of the bride to unmarried girls originate?

The original tradition was to tear off pieces of the brides dress for good fortune. Due to many objections by the brides, they started throwing their flowers to guests instead.





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I am interested in whence did a custom to throw a bouquet of the bride to unmarried girls originate?
The practice of the tossing the bridal bouquet is believed to be an outgrowth of an idea that was popular in the 14th century, particularly in early French tradition. It was considered lucky to get a fragment of the bride's clothing. In those days, the bride was treated poorly. Guests would grab at her wedding dress in order to tear off pieces. Although brides continued to believe that they would not be wearing their wedding gowns again, they objected to its wanton destruction. They looked for an alternative and, instead began the custom of throwing personal articles, such as the garter, to the guests.
Reply:interesting question!


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