1. RomanWeddings Presented by: Kavoiseir Beatty

3. There are some differences and similarities that are still used. History

5. The ring is worn symbolically on the third finger of the left hand.

6. Romans believed that a nerve ran from this finger directly to the heart. Engagement Ring

10. June was the favored month.

12. That control extended even to life and death, but in reality it was limited to economic matters. Trapped?

14. Divorce was far more viable option for women. Divorce

16. A way to show it was for the future bride and groom to appear in public holding hands. Official Or Not?

18. The most important part of her wedding dress was a belt, tied around her waist in the "knot of Hercules"

19. Hercules was considered the guardian of wedded life.

20. Only the husband could untie this knot. Knot Of Hercules

22. There had to be witnesses there, usually 10, for the ceremony to make it legal.

23. The bride and groom would stand before a priest and hold hands. The Ceremony

25. The bride would say: "Quandotu Gaius, ego Gaia." (When and where you are Gaius, I then and there am Gaia.)

26. Its origin is deeply rooted in the lucky meaning of the name Gaius. The Vows

28. An offering was made to Jupiter, which usually was cake.

29. When the priest had made the offering, this cake was eaten by the bride and groom

30. Congratulations were offered by the attending guests.

31. Dinner immediately after that. After The Vows

33. This ceremony was the completion of the marriage, so it could not be changed.

34. The mother held her daughter, and the groom took his bride with a pretend show of force from her mother's arms.

36. Then the bride was carried over the threshold by her husband

37. The bride lit a fire with a special torch carried in front of the procession.

38. The torch was then blown out, and tossed among the guests, just like the bride's bouquet. Married Life