Wedding GuideSt. Volodymyr Cultural CentreA special supplement SVCCBanquetHallprovided by The Oakville BeaverDiscover wedding customs and traditionsOne of the most ancient social customs in The tradition of having members of thethe world, weddings are full of customs and tra-wedding party dress alike was started with theditions. From throwing rice to wearing a veil,hopes that the mischievous spirits would behave you ever wondered where they came from?confused and go away.Many of these traditions have stood the test of The tradition of wearing a veil has a similartime and evolved from generation. Heres a lookorigin. Originally, the veil was thought to foolat some of the most familiar wedding favoritesevil spirits by disguisng the bride. It was not untiland a few lesser-known customs:the start of the 19th century in Britain that the In England, it was traditional to bake aveil came to symbolize modesty and chastity. ring into the wedding cake as a symbol of bliss It is believed that an unmarried male guestand happiness. It was said that the guest whosewho puts a slice of wedding cake under his pillowpiece of cake contained the ring could look for-when he sleeps will increase his chances of find-ward to a year of uninterrupted happiness.ing a mate. An unmarried bridesmaid who does The custom of throwing rice at newlywedsthe same will dream about her future husband. PartiesCommunionssymbolized fertility. Today, some still throw In the past, if a young man encountered arice, but confetti, bubbles or rose petals areblind person, a pregnant woman or a monk Business Meetings Weddingsoften substituted for safety and environmentalwhile on his way to propose to his intendedConventionsBanquetsreasons. Rice is easy to slip on and it can be fatalbride, it was believed that the marriage would beto birds who try to eat it off the ground.doomed if he continued along his path because Cutting the wedding cake together, still athe images were thought to be bad omens. (905) 847-6477predominant ritual at weddings, symbolizes the May was an unlucky month to marry incouples unity and shared future.Roman times because the Feast of the Dead andFax:(905) 847-6478 Another old English custom was to throw athe Festival of the Goddess of Chastity bothplate with a piece of wedding cake out a windowoccured during this month. 1280 DUNDASSTREET WESTOAKVILLE ON L6M 4H9when the bride returned to her family home Seeing a lamb, frog, spider, black cat or rain-(Hwy #5 at 4th Line South)after the wedding. If the plate broke, she couldbow on the way to the wedding ceremony is a signexpect a happy future with her husband. If theof good luck. Seeing an open grave, pig, lizard, awww.svccoakville.complate remained intact, the future looked grim. nun or a monk are thought to be bad luck. There are Events & There are Extraordinary Events!GardensStationAN OASIS FOR YOUR SENSES, LIUNA GARDENS SETSA TIMELESS AGELESS LUXURY, LIUNA STATION OFFERS YOUR AN EXTRAORDINARY SCENE FOR YOUR WEDDINGWEDDING THE AMBIANCE OF NOSTALGIC ELEGANCEDiscover how we can make your Event526 WINONA RD. N.,STONEY CREEK360 JAMESST. N., HAMILTON905.643.3117 | TOLL FREE: 1.866.331.3875905.525.2410 | TOLL FREE: 1.866.525.2410ExtraordinaryLIUNAGARDENS@LIUNAGARDENS.COMLIUNASTATION@LIUNASTATION.COMWWW.LIUNAEVENTS.COMwww.oakvillebeaver.com OAKVILLE BEAVERFriday, January 28, 2011 24