Did you ever wonder where some of our most popular wedding traditions originated?

The Wedding Band - By its lack

The Third Finger, Left Hand - the ancients believed that a vein of love which they called a 'vena amoris' ran from this finger to the heart.  by wearing a fitted ring, love was bound, and could never flow out of the finger tips.  In 1549, King Edward VI issued an edict stating that a wedding ring must be worn on the third finger of the left hand.

The White Gown -  White has been the ceremonial symbol of virtue and purity since biblical times, but it was actually the 1840 wedding of Queen Victoria that popularized white.  It then became the 'official' colour of brides.

The Bouquet -  Flowers assembled in a bouquet represent life, growth and fertility.

Something Old  -  Continuity

Something New  -  Optimism and hope

Something Borrowed -  Joy shared from a happily married couple.

Something Blue  -  Fidelity, love and purity.