The Tradition of NOT Seeing the Bride Before the Ceremony | Wedding History
How did we come to the modern-day and now challenged tradition of the bride and groom not seeing each other until the ceremony on the wedding day? Better understanding the tradition might help you in the wedding planning process.
This practice emerges from pre-18th century time, when it was common place for pre-arranged marriages. It was deemed "unlucky" for a bride and groom to see one another. This was an attempt to keep the groom from backing out of the wedding upon seeing his unidentified bride to be prior to the ceremony.
Many modern couples opt to have a first look rather than wait to see eachtoehr down the aisle. Understanding the history behind the tradition of not seeing one another before the wedding ceremony has helped couples make the choice to have a first look.
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California Destination Wedding Planner: Bridget Davis Events
Destination Wedding Photo: Danielle Harris Photography
Venue: La Valencia Hotel
Floral: Little Fleur Co
