Depending on how far from your site you live, you can do it, too. The ancient Romans chose white as their color of celebration more than 2,000 years ago. And as hard as it is to believe, it wasn't always worn for weddings. It wasn't until the Victorian era when Queen Victoria wore white when she married her beloved Albert that white wedding dresses became all the rage. The circular shape of your wedding ring symbolizes never-ending love.
Gold represents enduring beauty, purity and strength, all appropriate marriage sentiments.
The ancient Egyptians believed that the vein in that finger ran directly to the heart. As for that big rock of an engagement ring, we have the king of Germany to thank for that. THE VEIL Brides originally wore veils to stave off evil spirits. Martha Washington's daughter is said to have been the first bride to wear white lace, covering her heard with a long lace scarf for her ceremony. In the early days of arranged marriages, the bride and groom often never saw each other at all before the wedding.