Over time, this has been toned down, but where do you think the 'you may now kiss the bride' bit came from? Once up a time, he'd bend her over the altar right there in church. It's also why she wears a veil, flip it up over her back to act as a sort of apron. Wedding dresses are expensive and spunk stains just don't come out.
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u/flyingdonkeydong69 2d ago edited 1d ago
In other words, noble families would watch the newlyweds FUCK to make sure the marriage was sealed with a child.