Why a wedding ring?
the circular shape of the wedding ring symbolizes never ending love. According to folklore, the ring protected the bride against evil spirits.

Why the third finger, left hand?
Ancient peoples believed that the vein in the third finger of the left hand ran directly to the heart.

Why does the bride wear a veil?
Originally, the bride's veil symbolized her youth and virginity. Veils helped brides remain modest and hide themselves from jealous spirits.

Why does the bride wear white?
 White has been a symbol of celebration.

Why does the bride carry flowers?
Flowers have long represented a variety of emotions and merits-lilies symbolize virtue; roses, love; and so on.

Why does the bride carry a handkerchief?
It is considered to be a good omen.

Why is it bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the ceremony?
Because the wedding ceremony marked a break between old and new, never to overlap, people thought that if the groom saw the bride before the ceremony, she would not be pure and new.

Why does the ceremony end with a kiss?
It was believed that when a couple kissed, part of each of their souls was left behind in the other when their breath was exchanged. Occurring at the end of the rites, the kiss announces a new status.

Why is there a wedding cake?
A  symbol of good luck and fertility.