Wedding Fact 101-Tie the Knot

From our friends at Wedding Zone:
Ever wonder where that phrase "tie the knot" comes from? This apparently goes back to Roman times. The bride would wear a girdle that was tied in many knots, which the groom had the duty of untying. As a side note, this also can refer to the tying of the knot in hand-fasting ceremonies, which were usually done without the benefit of clergy.

Wedding Fact 101-Did you Know

Did you know the bridal shower tradition has its roots in the 1800s? The story is told of a poor miller who fell in love with a wealthy maiden. But, the father of the maiden was against the marriage. he refused to provide a dowry for her, and a bride could not marry without a dowry. The story goes that the bride had generous friends who "showered" her with so many gifts, the could forgo the missing dowry.
Source: Wedding Zone