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POLISH-AMERICAN WEDDING CUSTOM

WHEN TWO POLISH-AMERICAN PEOPLE GET MARRIED, AN ORCHESTRA
ARRIVES AT THE HOME OF THE BRIDE. THESE MUSICIANS, USUALLY AN
ACCORDIONIST, DRUMMER, AND SAXOPHONE PLAYER, STAND ON THE FRONT
PORCH OF THE BRIDE'S HOME, AND THEY BEGIN TO PLAY AS SOON AS THE
BRIDE IS DRIVEN AWAY TO THE NUPTIAL CEREMONY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Band, orchestra play at bride's house

Date learned: 09-16-1969

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