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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 veil dates back to ancient Rome, when it was flame-yellow, always worn over the face, and called a flammeum.

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In the 1500's most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good.. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married