British wedding customs in the past, choosing when to marry was a very serious thing.0:04
People thought that Saturdays were unlucky days for weddings and so were Fridays.0:13
Now in Britain, the most popular day for a wedding is a Saturday, as most people work during the week.0:18
In the past, young people who were in love first asked their parents if they could marry.0:25
In fact, the parents decided who their children should marry and when.0:31
It is not always the case nowadays.0:36
It has always been important for the bride and the bridegroom to look great on the most important day of their lives.0:39
So they have helpers, the bridesmaid and the best man who help them to dress and during the wedding ceremony.0:46
The last part of the wedding is the party.0:55
Traditionally, guests are offered a wedding cake.0:58
Originally, cakes were round and had fruit and nuts, the symbol of good life in future.1:01
Now wedding cakes are much bigger.1:08
The couple make the first cut to symbolize common future.1:10
It is said that if unmarried guests place a piece of the cake under the pillow before going to bed, it will help them to find a friend.1:15
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