A type of marital union where the bride and groom are selected by a third party rather than by each other.
The practice of marrying within a specific ethnic group, class, or social group, rejecting others on such a basis as being unsuitable for marriage.
Ancient three steps of the marriage process.
An American Christian Family who has televised their courting rituals.
A Game Show that helps in the match-making process.
A fundraiser for the bride and groom.
A promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage—which may be lengthy or trivial.
This helps the betrothed couple abstain from sexual activity if they ever share a bed.
Sometimes contains a bundle of garlic and dill, herbs and orange blossoms, or bells.
A marriage conducted in sudden and secretive fashion, usually involving hurried flight away from one's place of residence together with the intention of getting married.
Per ____ tradition, the Groom would abduct the bride in front of watching neighbors and go on a 30 day honeymoon. Someone then follows them and brings them honey wine every day.
In England, for the 3 Sundays prior to the intended date of the ceremony, the names of every couple intending marriage has to be read aloud by the priest(s) of their parish(es).
A rowdy Lebanese crowd that sings and dances outside the groom’s home and escorts him to the bride’s home and then sends them off with flower petals and shouted blessings.
Germans sometimes throw a __________, breaking dishes and plates with friends and neighbors.
A document issued, either by a church or state authority, authorizing a couple to marry.
A 12th century Pope in Italy decreed that marriages should take place on this day of the week.
Celts, Gypsies, and African-Americans sometimes jump over this to delcare their union.
Sometimes this is done to remember the bad of the past (Destruction of the Jewish Temple), to be reminded of our human two-fold nature, that marriage is bittersweet.
The bride had to do this to prevent women from tearing at her dress for good luck.
The groom would do this because it was believed that the bride was most vulnerable to influence of evil spirits through the soles of her feet.
Worn to hide from evil/jealous spirits, to conceal the bride's appearance, out of reverence to God and the groom, as a status symbol, or to symbolize beauty, youth, and virginity.
The three purposes of sexual intercourse.
The sex act that finalizes the marriage, even if intercourse has already taken place between the couple.
This was thrown to prove that the wedding was consummated.
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