Hats Off To The Bride.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
July 13, 2018 2:13pm CST
Does this sort of thing happen any more?
We recently had our 53rd wedding anniversary, so I decided to look at our wedding photos. I came across the one above where I had all these men doffing their hats to me.
I wonder if this was unusual as I've never seen any other similar photos. If you are married did you have anything like this at your wedding?
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
13 Jul 18
Yes they used to do that sort of thing in 1865. The old traditions are sadly dying out Janet. Happy 53rd to you and hour husband,. Next big one for you is diamond!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
14 Jul 18
@jaboUK Haha well spotted! Slip of the finger Janet 
I sincerely hope that you will both make your Diamond wedding!
I sincerely hope that you will both make your Diamond wedding!4 people like this
@xFiacre (13012)
• Ireland
13 Jul 18
@jabouk Congratulations! Never witnessed doffing on such occasions. What is common though is the groom's party wearing kilts whether or not they are of Scottish descent. At the less decorous weddings the men invariably lift their kilts and show their bottoms. I refuse to attend kilted weddings because there are some things I don't need to see.
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. (I'm coming to see if you've written any more of your African adventure ).
@LadyDuck (471497)
• Switzerland
14 Jul 18
I married in a Catholic Church, the men had no hat on their heads, I was greeted with throwing rice when I stepped outside the Church. I was going through my wedding photos a few days ago. I found two full albums in my mom's apartment. Belated Happy Anniversary Janet.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
14 Jul 18
The men didn't wear their hats in the church - it's funny that it's ok for the women to do that, but not the men. They wore them before and after the ceremony.
Do you feel like sharing some of your wedding photos? I'd love to see them. Thanks for the anniversary wishes Anna
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
14 Jul 18
That is such a nice photo, and a lovely gesture. Was it outside the church?
We don't have that custom here . No hats for one thing, some communities have a head gear called turban
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
14 Jul 18
@jaboUK very grand and all look so happy. Glad it was a sunny day for you to take this pic
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@allknowing (136369)
• India
14 Jul 18
That's a great photo. Did not know wearing hats was still in fashion. Thought it was an ancient style.
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@allknowing (136369)
• India
14 Jul 18
@jaboUK Fifty three is not ancient by my standards.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
14 Jul 18
@allknowing It's all relative Grace - 53 years is a long time to be married 
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
14 Jul 18
Happy 53rd wedding anniversary to you and your husband! The photo jogged your happy memory .I have not seen the sort of hat in real life excepting in films.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Jul 18
Not something we do here in the states but I think it is a lovely tradition. You are a gorgeous bride and happy belated anniversary.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Jul 18
@jaboUK lol I think we would all like to look as we did on our wedding day!!
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@DeborahDiane (40292)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Jul 18
@jaboUK - Wow! I have never seen that in the United States, even in old pictures. However, it is a charming custom!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Jul 18
@DeborahDiane Of course I remember her, please give her my regards
Here's a picture of my husband (centre) with his father and brother wearing their hats.
Here's a picture of my husband (centre) with his father and brother wearing their hats.1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40292)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Jul 18
@jaboUK - I just had lunch with @ElizabethWallace (remember her) and told her about your post. She said she could not even recall a wedding where the men wore hats, so she thought your picture must be very special.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jul 18
Does that gesture imply same thing as 'bowing'?
Belated Happy Anniversary
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 Jul 18
Happy belated Anniversary. This is a very interesting photo. I would frame it and hang it on the wall for a conversation piece. I got married at the local magistrate. Nothing interesting there.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 Jul 18
@jaboUK I did. So much easier than having to stress over all of those arrangements.
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@Shiva49 (26680)
• Singapore
23 Jul 18
That shows respect and appreciation, I believe.
It is well deserved indeed; after all, you have crossed half a century.
In our rituals, there are some carried forward from days when marriages were conducted when both the bride and groom were still not adults. They include some games and songs to encourage the couple to know each other.
Now one waits to get settled in life and sometimes they unsettle a settled life sadly!
Lots have changed now with the rich overdoing each other in terms of extravagance - siva
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