Q: What is the origin of the custom of the bride depositing flowers on Mary's alter?

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Q: What is the origin of the custom of the bride depositing flowers on Mary's alter?

Answer 1

Hi.  This is strictly a practice in the Roman Catholic Church only.  I am Catholic myself, but I can't tell you why or how this tradition started.

It is NOT mandatory.  Some do this....some do not.  I found this little blurb on a website:

"Some brides may consider honoring the role of the Virgin Mary as Christ's Mother, by presenting flowers at a side altar dedicated to Mary. (This is optional)."

Again, I can't tell you who started this or why.

Answer 2

i think its in there somewhere

http://www.mgardens.org/JS-FSOMOEAOH-MG....

Answer 3

It's a Catholic thing.  Mary is Jesus' mother and the mother of the Catholic church.  Brides pay homage to her motherhood by the giving of flowers and hope that she (Mary) will interceed with God regarding the bride becoming a mother.