Online: Wedding Traditions with Toni McKeen

When it comes to weddings, folklore and superstitions abound.

Why is is that June is the most popular month to marry in western culture? The reasons are many, starting with the most practical of all: If a bride married in June, she was more likely to give birth to her first child in early spring, giving her plenty of time to recover before the fall harvest.

Many sources say that the tradition of the June bride actually began in ancient Roman times. The month of June is named for the Roman goddess Juno. Juno, wife of Jupiter, was not only thought of in connection with feminine vitality, fertility and considered a protectress of Roman women, but also considered the equivalent of Hera, the Greek goddess of love and marriage.

Toni McKeen will share her knowledge of wedding traditions from around the world. Toni is a popular lecturer on many topics such as travel, genealogy, art and notable people.

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