After the wedding ceremony, honey was drunk until the moon waned. Rice throwing Rice is a symbol of fertility and long life. Guests throw it at the bride and groom as a wish for children and a good life. Other good luck charms are confetti, orange blossoms, corn, barley, chickpeas, and dates and figs to sweeten the marriage. Rings Engagement rings originated from the custom of exchanging rings to seal an important agreement.
Rings are circular and without end to symbolize eternal love.
A wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand because it was believed that a vein or nerve ran directly from this finger to the heart. Veils Roman brides wore veils 2,000 years ago. Veils were worn as a sign of modesty and secrecy and were removed only by the husband after the wedding ceremony. The first American woman to wear a wedding veil was Nelly Custis, Martha Washington's daughter. In some Eastern countries a veil is placed between the man and woman throughout the wedding ceremony.