Ceremony Seeds

	Of the Myriad of traditions surrounding wedding ceremonies and receptions, very few have a direct or lasting impact on the wedding guests. Brides looking to maximize guest fun and positive impressions should keep two traditions in particular in mind when deciding which traditions are important on their wedding day.
	The tradition of guest blessing of the newlyweds One of the first wedding traditions giving guest involvement is the symbolic blessing of the newlyweds. Guest blessing of the newlywed couple dates back centuries. Historically, as the newlywed couple departed the ceremony site, the guests would show their blessings on the marriage by tossing naturally harvested elements of value such as grain, nuts, or seeds. This symbolized the guests blessing to the newlyweds for fertility and prosperity.
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