Veils have always been a symbol of youth and virginity. Formerly, the veil was not lifted until the bride was a legally married woman. Even today, in some cultures this remains the very first time the groom “sees” his bride.
Here at Weddings Simply Unique we remind you that you have options. You may continue the tradition of wearing it over your face until the presiding clergy pronounces you “man and wife.” Then either your groom or your honor attendant will lift it.
Or, you can have it lifted earlier in the ceremony just after your father (or whomever has walked you down the aisle) has placed your hand in the hand of your groom. Typically the groom then lifts the veil. This certainly gives you both better eye contact as you exchange vows. If you are having a double ring ceremony, your honor attendant can lift your veil before handing you the groom’s ring.
Many brides wear a veil but forego the use of a blusher veil that needs to be “lifted”. That seems to many to be less cumbersome. Whichever role the veil will play in your wedding is totally up to you.
Likewise, there are options for you as you walk down the aisle toward your groom. At one time young girls were considered “property” and marriage was a transfer of ownership. The custom of being “given away” by one’s father can be traced to that custom. Today’s bride can choose that “transfer” or have her mother or both parents walk her down the aisle. Then when the presiding clergyman asks, “Who gives this woman?” or better “Who presents this woman?” or “Who blesses this union?”, your mother and father or both sets of parents would reply “we do.” We think that is a beautiful way to start your married life. The options are yours.
Vera P. Fernandes
Weddings Simply Unique
203-583-6702
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Member Weddings Beautiful Worldwide.
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