At weddings, why can't the groom see the bride before the ceremony?

MrsAce

It was considered unlucky. Here's what I found on the web: When marriages were arranged by family members, the newlyweds very rarely were allowed to see one another. Family members exchanging a dowry were afraid that if the Groom didn't like the appearance of the Bride's face, he might refuse to marry her. This is why the Father of the Bride "gave the Bride away" to the Groom at the actual wedding ceremony. Only after lifting her veil just prior to the ceremony did the Groom see the Bride's face for the first time! Early Greek and Roman Brides wore red or yellow veils to represent fire, and to ward off demons. http://www.chicagomarriage.com/wedding_traditions.htm Oct 29 04, 10:22 AM

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