From the time we’re little girls, women daydream about our wedding days.
Guest list of your favorite people in the world?
In fact, the celebration of marriage has historically been, if anything, a little bizarre.
Here’s the truth behind several traditions that might change the way you look at weddings.
Before that,women wore whatever nice dress they had on their wedding day.
And as far as white being a sign of purity and innocence?
Well, that wasn’t always the case, either.
In fact, people like Queen Victoria worewhite as a sign of wealth.
White cakes were historically reserved for the wealthy
Chocolate lovers, rejoice!
By the 1540s, when sugar became more readily available, the demand for white wedding cakes grew.
The short answer is no.
Butyou can thank Bride’s magazinefor making us all think we do.
Howard wrote that this eventually evolved into the wedding registries we’re familiar with today.
), then no one has to tell you the industry seems a tad bit on the expensive side.
And that’s because, well, it is.
Um, so romantic?
Pretty different from why brides originally had them to ward off evil spirits.
It’s your big day, after all.
On the other hand, if you’re all about having bridesmaids, then go for it.
And the competition got quite fierce.
Talk about awkward and inappropriate.
But the truth is something probably will.
The limo might be late.
Your third cousin twice removed could get drunk and make a fool of herself on the dance floor.
If you’re expecting perfection, you’re bound to be disappointed.
