Do As the Romans "I Do"

Fresco of an Ancient Roman Wedding Night.
Casa della Farnesina in Rome. Ca. 19 BC. Museo Nazionale Romano.

The Western bridal party tradition is thought to have originated from Roman Law.  Ancient Romans believed that jealous demons where out to get the married couple.  The Law required ten witnesses at a wedding. These witnesses would act as protection by dressing identical to the wedded couple so that the demons couldn't tell who was getting married.

Even as late as 19th century England, there was a belief that ill-wishers could administer curses and taint the wedding. In Victorian wedding photographs, for example, the bride and groom are frequently dressed in the same fashion as other members of the bridal party.

For more found images go to Flickr: Early Photography Wedding Portraits

Have you ever been a member of a wedding party? Did you save that dress or waistcoat and tie combo with the thought of wearing it again someday? Is it shoved deep in the back of your closet or in a trunk in the basement or attic? Well bust it out! This is your opportunity to wear it again.

OR

Come dressed as a Bridesmaid or Groomsman and be a part of the Anniversary Party! Pat and Don have selected Pumpkin and Eggplant (or, orange and purple) as their Anniversary colors. The colors of Autumn, the harvest, the reaping, the moon and the sky.

October 27th is just around the corner. Don't forget to RSVP! We look forward to hearing from you.

October 27, 1962