The blue garter tradition, I believe, is a modern way of dealing with
the something blue. If you buy a new blue garter then all you need is
something old, something borrowed and sixpence (or penny) for your
shoe. I remember my aunt used an antique sapphire necklace that she
borrowed from my grandmother. I can't remember what I used for mine,
but I had a non-traditional wedding. I wore tie-dyed velour in reds and
oranges and had bridesmen in red Nehru Jackets;-).
As for white wedding dresses that is definitely a late-Victorian
tradition. Remember, the French used white as a color of mourning for
many centuries. I think it is only in the 20th century that they
started using black. It would be interesting to see if the "white
wedding" was an American pretension that transferred back across the
pond. I seem to remember seeing mostly American Heiresses trying to
emulate Queen Victoria in their wedding dresses. A lot of American
cultural traditions got started in the 19th century with the daughters
of the Industrialists and robber barons trying to create the image of
"Royalty". Got to love us Yanks, we love and are fascinated with
royalty, but don't really want any of our own. At least, none that have
an official title :-) (movie stars don't count).
--
*Peggy Viney*
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Tacoma, WA 98421
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