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AT A POLISH WEDDING RECEPTION, DURING THE WEDDING
PARTY DANCE, EACH OF THE BRIDESMAIDS TAKES A TURN AT
WEARING THE BRIDE'S VEIL. THEY DO THIS AS A SIGN
THAT THE BRIDESMAIDS WILL BE MARRIED SHORTLY.

Submitter comment: THIS IS SOMETHING LIKE THE AMERICAN CUSTOM OF
THROWING THE BOUQUET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dancing

Date learned: 00-00-1968

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