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Where Did the Custom of Wedding Banns Before a Marriage Come From and What Does the Tradition Mean?

March 11, 2020 by Karen Hill

The custom of proclaiming wedding banns began in 800 AD when Roman Emperor Charlemagne became alarmed by the high rate of inter-breeding throughout his empire.

He ordered that all marriages be publicly announced at least seven days prior to the ceremony and that anyone knowing that the bride and groom were related must come forward.

The practice proved so successful that it was widely endorsed by all faiths.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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