Where Do the Most Popular Wedding Traditions Come From?
Every couple is different. On your special day, you don’t want to copy someone else’s entire style. It’s your day! However, there are certain wedding traditions that have stood the test of time and that modern-day couples still incorporate into their celebrations.
Check out some of the most popular wedding traditions and where they originated from here at Highfield.
Something Old…
…something new, something borrowed, something blue
These traditional wedding rules come from an Old English rhyme, depicting four good luck objects all brides need at their wedding. The old represents the past lives of the couple; the new is their happy future and typically the bride will incorporate an item that is “borrowed” from someone who is happily married.
And, if this old wedding tradition is important to you, here at Highfield, we can help! Specifically, the “something blue” rhyme. Our Reception Hall, with its royal blue walls, can be a focal point for your day and a great place to take photos. You can pose in front of our stained glass windows, adding new textures and tones to your memories of the day.
A White Dress
One of the most iconic images of a wedding. Especially at a traditional wedding. Whenever there is a high publicised wedding, the dress is always scrutinised under a magnifying glass. And typically, the dress is white. But, that wasn’t always the case.
It was Queen Victoria in the 19th century that first popularised a bride wearing a white dress, to her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. Just 20 years old, she created wedding traditions, as the white was chosen to highlight her features and the delicate lace of the gown. Before then, brides would wear colourful dresses rather than the traditional white we see today.
Wedding Cake
The tradition of a wedding cake can be seen as originating from a handful of places. For example, in ancient Rome, guests would break a loaf of bread over the bride’s head to represent fertility. The newlyweds would share a few bites whilst guests would gather the last few crumbs for good luck. Or, in medieval England, the couple would have to try and kiss over spiced buns, scones and biscuits, which were piled high.
Enjoy your cake in our Great Hall or Parlour Room after the ceremony!
Our Yorkshire Hotel
Whatever the origin, these wedding traditions are only guidelines for your perfect day. The dress, the cake. All these elements are interchangeable. At the end of the day, you want to remember your wedding as one of the best and most memorable days of your life. So, what you need is an iconic and luxurious location.
Based in Driffield, East Yorkshire, Highfield is a wedding venue like no other. Our Victorian/mock Elizabethan merchant’s house has various rooms that can be catered to your specific style. Whether the big day includes all the major wedding traditions or a woodland wedding on our amazing 8 acres of forestry.
Enquire here for more information on what we have to offer, or call us at 01372 56231. Follow us on Instagram to have a closer look at what your special day could look like.