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... That "tying the knot" comes from Roman ancient times when the bride would wear a girdle tied in many knots, which the groom had the 'duty' to untie.
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... That the term "honeymoon" comes from the ancient custom for couples who used to marry beneath a full moon and then drink honey wine for thiry days after the wedding to foster good luck. A month was then a 'moon', hence honeymoon.
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... That the diamond engagement ring was given by medieval Italians because diamonds represented the ideal gift because their original source was the fire of love itself.
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... That in ancient times, the "best man" was a warrior friend who would help the groom fight off other men and help prevent her family from finding them, as back then the groom would kidnap his bride.
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