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Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past

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You may kiss the bride showed acceptance of the marriage contract in ancient times. This was before hand shakes and written contracts, a kiss (usually on the cheek) was a sign of bonding and acceptance of a contract.

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The groom often chooses a flower for his buttonhole which also occurs in the bride's bouquet. This is a vestige of the time when a Knight would wear his Lady's colours to display his love.