19 Old Wedding Customs That No Bride Today Would Ever Do

Published on 06/13/2022
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14. Making Your Bridesmaids Wear White

This practice has its roots in, you guessed it, a dread of bad spirits. They might try to kidnap the bride on her wedding day, thus the bridesmaids’ task is to “confuse” them by wearing the same color as the bride. That sounds far riskier than simply planning a bachelorette party.

14. Making Your Bridesmaids Wear White

14. Making Your Bridesmaids Wear White

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15. Picking A Best Man For His Sword-Fighting Skills

Nowadays, the best man is merely a friend of the groom. Heck, there’s even the finest woman on occasion! However, in the distant past, the best man also served as a security guard. The best warrior with the biggest sword was picked to protect the bride and groom from kidnappers and robbers.

15. Picking A Best Man For His Sword Fighting Skills

15. Picking A Best Man For His Sword Fighting Skills

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