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AT A POLISH WEDDING THEY HAVE A GRAND MARCH WHEN
EVERYONE FALLS IN LINE BEHIND THE BRIDAL PARTY FOR
A MARCH. AFTER THE MARCH, THE PEOPLE FORM A LARGE
CIRCLE AROUND THE BRIDE AND GROOM. THE MAID OF
HONOR REMOVES THE VEIL OF THE BRIDE AND PUTS IT ON
SIGNIFYING THE FACT THAT SHE IS NO LONGER A BRIDE.
THE BRIDE AND GROOM BEGIN A WALTZ. THEY THEN DANCE
WITH THE MOTHER AND FATHER OF THE BRIDE, THEN OF THE
GROOM, THEN OF THE BRIDAL PARTY. EVERYONE THEN
JOINS IN.
THE TOSSING OF THE BOUQUET AND GARTER FOLLOW..

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Grand march

Date learned: 03-30-1971

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