Angel B's- A Galleria of Cakes

Angel B's- A Galleria of Cakes
407 W. Patterson Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47403
ph: 812-332-2537
fax: 812-332-1321
alt: 888-459-CAKE (toll free)

Wedding Traditions

The Flowers 

Early Roman brides carried bunches of herbs, most often rosemary, to symbolize fidelity and fertility and to scare off evil spirits. The Greeks carried ivy, symbolizing endless love. The Victorians were fascinated with the meanings of different blooms; they popularized the wedding rose, which represents true love.

The Honeymoon

Medieval newlyweds would spend a month alone together, enjoying mead, a fermented honey drink  (honey is an ancient symbol of life, health, and fertility) until the moon waned, hence the term "honeymoon."

The Threshold

The groom traditionally lifts the bride over the threshold of their new home (or wedding-night hotel room) so that evil spirits lurking in the floorboards won't be able to get to her. Roman brides would let themselves be dragged over the threshold to demonstrate their reluctance to leave their fathers home.

 

 

      
 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angel B's- A Galleria of Cakes
407 W. Patterson Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47403
ph: 812-332-2537
fax: 812-332-1321
alt: 888-459-CAKE (toll free)