Shoes play a big role in the wedding. We all
know
about the tying of shoes to the back of a car. This
seemed to evolve from the Tudor custom where
guests would throw shoes at the newlywed couple.
It was considered lucky if they or their carriage were
hit. I really don't see how this would be lucky for
anyone and it is understandable why this is no longer
practiced. I have read in the Hebraic history the
groom and the bride's father exchanged shoes at the
wedding to symbolize her transfer into a new home,
OK this one is more palatable. Here is another
custom that just could not stand the test of time. In
Anglo-Saxon marriages, the bride's father takes the
brides shoe and hands it to his new son-in-law. The
groom then becomes the bride's new master, see
where this is going. He then holds the shoe up and
taps the head of the bride three times to
demonstrate his new authority, now we have a
problem.
These above customs are a bit whacky by today's
standards, but one ancient custom from the Sudan is
still practiced today. In Sudan, mehndi is displayed
primarily by married women on their hands, fingertips
and feet. This is the art of body decoration through
henna design. The designs can be very elaborate on
the hands and feet. Designs give meaning to peace
and kindness will also be worn during births and other
celebrations.
So as you can see feet and shoes have a lot of
meaning to the wedding, but today we just want a
fly shoe to match a fly dress. This can be a tough
search and I want you to put your best foot
forward. Ahead is a list of shoe companies with wide
widths, hand painted, and just off the chain fabulous
shoes. This is the start to your big step down the
aisle.
And Now Fancy Stockings for those Fancy shoes:
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Cassandra Bromfield's Company
voice:
212 502 5277
Pictures in this issue by Macintosh Smith. Flowers by
Bed of Roses. Headpiece by Beauloni
718*452*2920. Hair by Khamit
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