I just read this while I was trying to figure out what in the world people do during wedding ceremonies:
In all cases, the bride traditionally stands on the left, and the groom on the right. This dates back to medieval times when the groom might need to defend his bride in the middle of the ceremony, and wanted to leave his right hand, his sword hand, free. (source)
What the hell have I signed up for?
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Actually, since you’re left handed, I think in our case it’s so YOU can defend me with your free “sword hand”.
But wouldn’t drawing the sword get complicated if the bride is standing right there on your left? I’m trying to imagine the mechanics of all this, and I think there’s a good chance that both the priest and the bride would end up getting cut in the process of taking the thing out of the scabbard.
Also, I’m fairly certain that’s what the Groom’s men are for anyway.
Maybe I’ve still got Claire’s video on my mind, but I’m thinking a pirate themed wedding with swords for everyone could be the North Arkansas social event of the season.
I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that the best man was originally analogous to a second in a duel. That is, if Chris doesn’t show up, his best man steps in to marry you. Chris, if Anne starts subtly hinting that anyone might make a particularly suitable best man, this might be why…
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