The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THERE IS ANOTHER POLISH WEDDING CUSTOM THAT INVOLVES THE
BRIDE. AFTER THE GRAND MARCH, THE BRIDE IS TO DANCE WITH
THE GROOM; THEN AS THE SONG "TWELVE ANGELS" IS SUNG BY
ALL PEOPLE SURROUNDING THEM (MAKING A CIRCLE AROUND THEM),
SHE GIVES HER VEIL TO EACH OF HER BRIDESMAIDS TO WEAR AND
DANCE WITH THIS GOES ON FOR THE WHOLE SONG, WHICH IS
DIRECTED BY THE COOK, AND ENDS WITH THE BRIDE SITTING ON
THE GROOM'S LAP WHILE "LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART" IS
PLAYED, AND SUNG BY ALL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE

Date learned: 01-30-1972