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At one time, a child was no different than property and women in particular continued to be property as adults. So when a woman married, her father (her old owner) "gave her away" to the groom (her new owner). sometimes this was more a purchase than a gift.
The term has survived, even though the status as property has not.
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Who gives the man away in marriage?
The groom has a best man, but only the bride is given away.
Who gives the bride away when there is a father and a stepfather?
The biological father should give the bride away. If the bride is not close to her biological father for reasons between them then she could choose her stepfather to give her away.
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What is the proper statement when the father gives the bride away in marriage ceremony
Why does the bride's name go first on wedding invitations?
* The bride's name goes on the wedding invitations first because her father is giving her away to his future son-in-law and it's an old tradition dating back centuries when a dowry (gifts from the bride's father) would be given to the groom. The parents of the bride also pay for most of the wedding.
Did he 'give away' Daneel Harris at her wedding to Jensen Ackles?
Please identify who is the 'he' you are referring to. Traditionally the bride's father 'gives away' the bride. Sometimes if the bride's father is unavailable, another male family member/friend of the family will fulfill this role. A new trend is for both parents to 'give away' the bride.
What actors and actresses appeared in Giving the Bride Away - 1919?
The cast of Giving the Bride Away - 1919 includes: Mildred Davis Gaylord Lloyd Ernest Morrison
Who would give a Chinese bride away in the ceremony?
the dad
What actors and actresses appeared in The Take-Away Bride - 2005?
The cast of The Take-Away Bride - 2005 includes: Therese Glahn Patricia McKenzie as Lulu John Persson as Steve
Do the parents of the groom give a special gift to the bride beyond the joint gift given?
No, there is no reason that the groom's parents need give the bride an additional gift over and above the gift given to the bride and groom. Some mother-in-laws may have a special piece of jewelry they may want the bride to have, but that is the mother-in-laws choice.
What was the significance in the amount of the wine the family brought in things fall apart?
It is in tribute to the bride. The amount of wine given represents several things including the desirability of the bride as well as the respect given to the family.
Is it proper for the mother of the bride to wear a red dress when the brides dress has a lot of red in it doesn't that take away from the bride?
No woman going to the wedding should wear the exact color of the bride. In the case of this bride wearing a wedding dress with a lot of red in it then it is fine if the mother wears a more solid color of dress or it will take away from the bride. The bride is the focal point and thus, the wedding party and female guests should not dress in the colors of the bride.This is up to you, the bride. Oftentimes, the bride will want the mother of the bride to wear a dress that is complementary to the colors of the wedding. In this case, the secondary color of your wedding dress is red. So, it is appropriate for the MOB to wear a solid red dress or a dress that has red tones in it alongside another color or colors. This really does not take away from the bride's dress or the bride herself.
Can a female wear a white skirt to a outside wedding?
It depends because it might be offensive to the bride because it's customary for only the bride to wear white and you don't want to take attention away from the bride
