Bedding the bride
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Bedding the bride was a practice that
lasted until the 18th century. Proof that the marriage was consummated was
needed. Sometimes this proof was the bed sheet, while other times people stayed
in the bedroom to witness the act. If single male witnesses were present, they
would make a mad dash to retrieve the bride's garter and stockings because
these items indicated who the next to marry would be. By Nicole Mazzeo Wrapwithus wedding favors |