History Talks

History of Weddings: Why we do what we do when we say I do!

Learn the origin of marriage customs and how they are interpreted today in this amusing and fast-paced examination of wedding traditions.

Why does the bride toss her bouquet? Where did the idea of a "Best Man" originate? Why is the bride carried over the threshold? How was the bride's garter used as a sign the marriage was consummated?

This delightful presentation will cover the whys and wherefores of weddings throughout the ages.