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Bolton Register Office
Wedding Venue
Bolton Register Office
Mere Hall
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 2QT
England
tel:- 01204 331185
fax:- 01204 525125
web address:- www.bolton.gov.uk
e-mail:- registrars@bolton.gov.uk
Bolton Register Office :-
Grade II listed building dated from 1870 the hall retains many of its period features
Wedding Trivia:
GARTER AND BRIDAL BOUQUET TOSS
In parts of Europe during the 14th contrary, having a piece of the bride's clothing was thought to bring good luck. Guests would literally destroy the brides dress by ripping off pieces of fabric. In order to prevent this, brides began throwing various items to the guests - the garter belt being one of the items.In order to avoid this problem, it became customary in the 14th century for the bride to toss her garter to the men. Sometimes the men would get drunk, become impatient, and try to remove the garter ahead of time. Therefore, the custom evolved for the groom to remove and toss the garter. With that change the bride started to toss the bridal bouquet to the unwed girls of marriageable age. Tradition says that whoever catches the bouquet shall be the next to marry. She keeps the bouquet to ensure this destiny.
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