But have you ever wondered where those traditions actually come from?
It was also used as a way to keep bloodlines “pure,” in the case of royalty.
For centuries, brides were merely viewed as property exchanged between a father and a groom.
The harder you look, the more you will find that most wedding traditions were actually pretty problematic.
But one of the traditions you probably haven’t second-guessed is your wedding party.
But the role of best man used to be much more dangerous back in the day.
Worried about evil spirits?
Weddings are famous for their superstitious traditions.
This was believed to confuse the evil spirits and protect them from harm.
These days, when you think of a bachelor party, what comes to mind?
Maybe a trip to Vegas, stopping into a strip club, and definitely a lot of heavy drinking.
Think, what would the Spartans do?
Super harsh, but it did happen.
Holding a bouquet wasn’t always used for the sake of accessorizing, either.
So next time you find yourself garter shopping, do yourself a favor and Google it first.
