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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 bouque?  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 interesting presentation will cover the why and wehrefores of weddings throughout the ages.

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