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AT THE RECEPTION OF A POLISH WEDDING, THE BRIDE
CHANGES VEILS WITH HER MAID-OF-HONOR. THIS
SYMBOLIZES THAT THE BRIDE WILL NO LONGER REMAIN
A VIRGIN.

Submitter comment: I LEARNED OF THIS CUSTOM AT THE WEDDING OF A
FRIEND, LARRAINE TLALKA.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil

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