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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Weddings

Thought these were interesting and fun...had to share!


Photo by Studio Blue
Bouquet by Michéll Events


1. One of histories earliest engagement rings was given to Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII, when she was 2 years old.

2. The most expensive wedding ever recorded to date was in May 1981,in Dubai, coming in at $44 million.

3. Peas instead of rice are thrown at Czech brides.

4. Queen Victoria started the white wedding dress trend in the western world in 1840.

5. 17 tones of gold are used to make wedding rings in the US.


Photo by Danielle Luc Photography


6. There are over 110,000 weddings in Australia every year.

7. The groom traditionally carries the bride across the threshold to bravely protect her from evil spirits.

8. Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck in the Hindu tradition, however Egyptian women pinch their brides for good luck!

9. Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was originally thought that finger led the blood directly to the heart.

10. Henna is painted on the hands of Middle Eastern brides to ward off the evil eye.


Photo by Palmieri Photography



Source :: Texoma Bride Guide



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