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Birkat Elyon<\/a> has been providing smart couples with the best cubic zirconia rings<\/a> for decades \u2013 and we know all about weddings and their traditions. Here are the interesting (and sometimes weird) reasons for some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COUPLES SHOULDN\u2019T SEE EACH OTHER BEFORE THE CEREMONY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one dates to the Middle Ages when marriage was a business deal. Keeping the bride under wraps until she reached the altar was a way of keeping the groom from skipping out if he didn\u2019t like her looks.  In the 19th<\/sup> century, the bridal veil often served the same purpose, and more than a few families used it to fool the groom into marrying a \u201csubstitute\u201d bride, frequently a spinster daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRIDESMAIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Dark Ages, bridesmaids wore the same dress as the bride to confuse either evil spirits or anyone who might decide to abscond with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEDDING RINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In early Greek and Roman times, the wedding ring on the finger of the bride was a guarantee that her father would get \u201cpaid\u201d for this particular piece of property (\u2018cause that\u2019s what she was back in those days\u2026). Today, modern couples are starting their new life together on smarter financial footing with ethical, affordable cubic zirconia wedding rings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE BOUQUET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Middle Ages, most folks bathed maybe once or twice a year. May and June were popular months to clean up, so that\u2019s a reason why these months remain popular for weddings. Since an annual bath usually wasn\u2019t enough, bouquets of flowers and herbs were carried to cover up the funk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE GARTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This stems from very early times when the couple would consummate their union right after taking their vows. The garter represented this important moment and was thought to have magical powers. Like tossing the bouquet to the women, tossing the garter to the men in attendance represented luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wedding traditions may have evolved over the centuries, but one thing remains: wanting to mark this special chapter of your life with a special piece of jewelry. Birkat Elyon specializes in utterly gorgeous CZ wedding rings<\/a> that look wonderful and save money. Shop our selection<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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