Weddings

The word, "Wedding" comes from the Greek word which means pledge, and this is exactly what a wedding is no matter what country or where it takes place. To “wed” is to pledge yourself to another person. There are only few acts we perform that are more pure and beautiful than the act of marriage.
Many of today's popular wedding ceremony and reception traditions can be traced to ancient Egyptian and European customs. These were often based on symbolism, superstition, folklore, religion, and even the belief that evil spirits could bring disease and death to newlyweds and crops, which was very important in many farm-based early cultures. Although the exact origin and usefulness of many of these early wedding traditions are not always clear, popular acceptance has allowed them to flourish. Besides, many of these wedding traditions are just plain fun!
According to various sources, some of the early marriages were literally carried out by the Groom and his "Bridesmen" who would kidnap a woman (the origin of "carrying a Bride over the threshold") from another tribe! The Groom and his fellow conspirators would then fight off the female's family of tribesmen with swords held in their right hand while the Groom would hold the captured Bride in his left hand, which is the origin of why a Bride stands on the left side of the Groom at a wedding.
If you wish to give a gift for a newly-wed couple, there is nothing more romantic than a pampering towel cake, which they will use over and over again. Sweet Intents Towel Cakes come packed with useful items for the couple to use. Choose from a variety of option between a romantic towel cake which has wine glasses to celebrate the occasion, a Breakfast In Bed for a blissful morning, or one of our spa cakes for a whimsical experience.

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