By Kimberly Grist
I suppose we’ve all heard that it’s bad luck to see your fiancé on the wedding day before your ceremony, but the reason dates back to a time when marriages were often arranged, and the bride and groom frequently did not meet until the ceremony.
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Fear that the groom would not find his bride attractive and call off the match was real. As a precaution, the bride was covered in a veil to prevent the groom from seeing what she looked like until it was too late to call the marriage off.
Other Wedding Traditions of the 19th Century
During the 19th century, most weddings took place on weekdays. There was even a rhyme to help the happy couple pick a date.
"Mondays were for wealth, Tuesdays for health, and Wednesday's the best day of all. Thursdays for crosses, Fridays for losses, and Saturdays for no luck at all."
Why Marry in June
The name June is derived from the Roman goddess of marriage. Perhaps that is where the old wives' tale originated, saying that if you marry in June, you will be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and prosperity.
The 1954 musical, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," features a song declaring the same special promise for June Brides. (Photos are from the 1954 musical, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.")
JUNE BRIDE From "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." (Music: Gene DePaul / Lyrics: Johnny Mercer)
Lyrics
Oh, they say when you marry in June,
You're a bride all your life.
And the bridegroom who marries in June
Gets a sweetheart for a wife.
Winter weddings can be gay
Like a Christmas holiday.
But the June bride hears the song
Of the spring that lasts all summer long.
By the light of the silvery moon
Home you ride, side by side
With the echo of Mendelssohn's tune
In your hearts as you ride
For they say when you marry in June,
You will always be a bride.
So Much for Romance
A more practical reason is that in Western culture, if a bride married in June, she could likely give birth to her first child in early spring, giving her time to recover before the fall harvest.
In my new release, Annabelle's Wedding Dilemma: The Matchmaker and the Mother-in-law, our heroine's Mother-in-law is a stickler for etiquette. She insists on following the guidelines written in the American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness.
"A full bridal costume should be white from head to foot. The dress may be of silk, heavily corded satin, or plain silk, merino, alpaca, crape, lawn or muslin. The veil may be of lace, tulle or illusion, but it must be long and full. It may or may not cover the face. Orange blossoms or other white flowers and maiden-blush roses should form the bridal wreaths and bouquets. The dress is high, and the arms covered. Slippers of white satin and white kid gloves complete the dress.”
Houghton, Walter R. American Etiquette Rules of Politeness, New York: Standard Publishing House, 1883.
New Release
An overworked rancher weighed down by the responsibilities of his family, A teacher of Cherokee descent longing for acceptance and love. Could her sunny disposition be the spark of hope that melts his stubborn resolve, ignites their love, and brings the acceptance Annabelle longs for? Or will their budding relationship be sabotaged by his meddling mother and her snobbish ways?
Connect With Kimberly
Fans of historical romance set in the late 19th century will enjoy stories combining, History, Humor, and Romance with an emphasis on Faith, Friends, and Good Clean Fun,
Links:
Website: https://kimberlygrist.com/
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Other Wedding Traditions of the 19th Century
During the 19th century, most weddings took place on weekdays. There was even a rhyme to help the happy couple pick a date.
"Mondays were for wealth, Tuesdays for health, and Wednesday's the best day of all. Thursdays for crosses, Fridays for losses, and Saturdays for no luck at all."
Why Marry in June
The name June is derived from the Roman goddess of marriage. Perhaps that is where the old wives' tale originated, saying that if you marry in June, you will be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and prosperity.
The 1954 musical, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," features a song declaring the same special promise for June Brides. (Photos are from the 1954 musical, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.")
JUNE BRIDE From "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." (Music: Gene DePaul / Lyrics: Johnny Mercer)
Lyrics
Oh, they say when you marry in June,
You're a bride all your life.
And the bridegroom who marries in June
Gets a sweetheart for a wife.
Winter weddings can be gay
Like a Christmas holiday.
But the June bride hears the song
Of the spring that lasts all summer long.
By the light of the silvery moon
Home you ride, side by side
With the echo of Mendelssohn's tune
In your hearts as you ride
For they say when you marry in June,
You will always be a bride.
So Much for Romance
A more practical reason is that in Western culture, if a bride married in June, she could likely give birth to her first child in early spring, giving her time to recover before the fall harvest.
In my new release, Annabelle's Wedding Dilemma: The Matchmaker and the Mother-in-law, our heroine's Mother-in-law is a stickler for etiquette. She insists on following the guidelines written in the American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness.
"A full bridal costume should be white from head to foot. The dress may be of silk, heavily corded satin, or plain silk, merino, alpaca, crape, lawn or muslin. The veil may be of lace, tulle or illusion, but it must be long and full. It may or may not cover the face. Orange blossoms or other white flowers and maiden-blush roses should form the bridal wreaths and bouquets. The dress is high, and the arms covered. Slippers of white satin and white kid gloves complete the dress.”
Houghton, Walter R. American Etiquette Rules of Politeness, New York: Standard Publishing House, 1883.
New Release
An overworked rancher weighed down by the responsibilities of his family, A teacher of Cherokee descent longing for acceptance and love. Could her sunny disposition be the spark of hope that melts his stubborn resolve, ignites their love, and brings the acceptance Annabelle longs for? Or will their budding relationship be sabotaged by his meddling mother and her snobbish ways?
Connect With Kimberly
Fans of historical romance set in the late 19th century will enjoy stories combining, History, Humor, and Romance with an emphasis on Faith, Friends, and Good Clean Fun,Links:
Website: https://kimberlygrist.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/FaithFunandFriends/
Sign up for my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a920c145512a/kimberlygrist
Amazon: Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kimberly-Grist/e/B07H2NTJ71
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kimberly-grist
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