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I HAVE FORGOTTEN WHO TOLD ME THIS, BUT I HEARD THAT
BEFORE A WEDDING CEREMONY, THE BRIDE SHOULD PUT
HER RIGHT AND LEFT RING FINGERS END TO END AND SLIDE
HER ENGAGEMENT RING ONTO HER RIGHT HAND SO THE
GROOM CAN PUT THE WEDDING RING ON HER LEFT HAND.
THIS ENSURES THAT THE ENGAGEMENT RING WILL NOT LEAVE
EITHER OF THE BRIDE'S RING FINGERS; IT ALSO
SUPPOSEDLY GUARANTEES A HAPPY MARRIAGE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.058

Date learned: 00-00-1966

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