My friend is getting married & the topic came up while thinking of something old, I have a large collection of old hankies & thought there was a tradition related to them. Anyone out there know?
2007-09-10 20:43:39 · 4 answers · asked by pennyluhu03 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Lovely idea. The wedding handkerchief is often kept and passed down from mother to daughter and from generation to generation. Early farmers thought a bride's wedding day tears were lucky and brought rains for their crops. Later, a crying bride meant that she'd never shed another tear about her marriage. Today, we carry a handkerchief to dab away the tears of happiness and joy.
2007-09-10 20:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think it's custom combined with necessity. Wedding handkerchiefs are considered an heirloom, passed from one generation to the next, but as a woman getting married in a few weeks' time, I know that I'll NEED a hanky because I cry at other people's weddings. I will almost certainly be crying at mine. (For joy, people, for joy!) I don't have an heirloom hanky but plan to use a lovely lace one anyway. That way I'll look cute even when I'm crying.
2007-09-11 10:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by MarshaMarsha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an Irish tradition of carrying a handkerchief on your wedding day. You're supposed to save it and stitch it into a bonnet for your first child. Then they can later use it for their wedding. The process is only a couple of quick stitches. Good luck!
* Magic Hanky. This charming custom involves having the bride carry a special hanky that with a few stitches can be turned into a christening bonnet for the first baby. With a couple of snips it can be turned back into a hanky that your child can carry on his/her wedding day.
2007-09-11 13:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by mystiflaur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a vintage, lacy hankie would be a wonderful addition for the bride to carry. She could save it to hand down as the other reader suggested, also it could be used to make a bonnet for her baby if she has one....Check out atticshoppe.com for info and a small poem that can go with it.
I don't know what type of gown your friend is wearing, but if she had a smaller size hankie and a simple gown, a lovely vintage pin would be beautiful to wear with the hankie
2007-09-11 05:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by eagenfam@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋