Why a Bachelor Party?
It dates back to the Spartan groom, who always invited his close friends to a supper on the eve of his wedding to celebrate and to reminisce about his past. Mainly, however, it was in mourning for the passing of the man’s bachelor status. Why a Wedding Reception? The fact is that marriage feasts have been in existence nearly as long as marriage ceremonies. The early Greeks held a splendid wedding feast for every couple. Why a Wedding Cake? The tradition of the wedding cake has ancient roots. The Roman wedding ceremony included a simple cake made from salt, water and wheat flour. The cake custom may also be connected to the fertility rituals of many cultures. Elaborately decorated wedding cakes date from Victorian times. The bride and groom feed each other a taste of cake to symbolize the sharing of life’s bounty. Why a Wedding Toast? As drink goes, wine has always been central to the wedding, even mentioned in the Bible. The first recorded toast was given at a Saxony feast in 450 A.D.,
