Tradition of the Bridal Veil
The History and the tradition of the Bridal Veil. In ancient wedding rituals, the lifting of the veil (blusher) symbolizes the groom taking possession of the wife, protecting the bride from evil spirits, the revelation of the bride by her parents, to the groom, for his approval. In Medieval times, it was worn as a symbol of purity and chastity. In arranged marriages, the veil was