Victorian
Theme Wedding Planning
by George Meszaros
The Victorian era wedding ceremony is usually
governed by the religious formularies of the church
to which the bride and groom may belong, which
chooses the clergyman for its performance.
The bride has typically two bridesmaids, and
the groom the same number of groomsmen. However,
it is possible to alter the number of bridesmaids
and groomsmen. It is merely a guideline not a
law, and it may be modified. The appropriate Victorian
ceremony is normally performed at 12 o'clock in
the day, at the church, which is first entered
by the bride resting on the arm of her father,
uncle, or the person is to "give her away."
Next comes the groom along side the mother or
closest female relative. The groomsmen and bridesmaids,
arm in arm follow the bride and groom. The closest
relatives complete the procession to the altar,
where the bride and groom take their places in
advance, with the parents closely following, and
the rest gathered in a group around them.
The groom is responsible for presenting the wedding
ring, and have it in readiness at the appropriate
moment when called upon to place it on the brides
ring finger. The ring is placed on the third finger
from, but not counting the thumb of the left hand.
After the marriage ceremony is complete, the
question now and then arises whether the bride
is to be kissed by the groom. Historically, the
kiss is considered improper behavior, but it is,
of course, common practice today. In conclusion,
friends and family in the church congratulate
the bride and groom. Elderly relatives may kiss
the bride in congratulation. Queen Victoria herself
was kissed by the Duke of Sussex, but not by Prince
Albert.
The newly weds then return to the bride's house
together, taking precedence of all, and, on arrival,
assume a standing position at one end of the reception-room
and await the coming of the invited guests, who,
as they enter, are presented by the groomsmen
to offer their congratulations. The usual breakfast
or dinner closes the Victorian marriage ceremony.
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