It was once common for the bride and groom, as well as their pals, to stroll to the church on the morning of the marriage. Scared a spurned suitor would attempt to place a curse on the bride and groom, their chums would garb themselves like the bride and groom to fool the malevolent wishers.

Today, the function of the bridesmaid is to be a support to the bride as well as her confidant and friend.

Have you questioned about the point of groomsmen? Legend has it this came about during traditional times when ladies were in short supply and a person had to literally kidnap his bride from her hamlet, clan or clan. It is thought to bring good fortune to the groom if the best man prepares for the groom to hold a good luck charm in his pocket on his marriage day.