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Sandy - On the western frontier in the 1860s, a couple would have a relatively simple wedding ceremony either at home or in a church if possible, usually followed by an at-home dinner. Elaborate festivities weren't as common, but for a novel you could plan whatever type of festivities would be suitable to the frontier setting. Frontier brides also didn't usually have many attendants (settlers were few and far between) unless they lived in town, and the wedding dress wouldn't necessesarily be white -- it may just be her best dress, or a new dress for the wedding that she could also wear for church later.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

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I am doing research for a book. I need to know if they had wedding receptions in 1860 and what went on. If anyone could help me it would be appreciated. The book takes place in Idaho, USA

-- Contributed by: Sandy

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Thanks for adding that; it's true that it was a part of old-fashioned chivalry!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

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You havn't mentioned that the groom stands on right side because if someone suddenly showed up to dual him for his bride he had to be able to quickly push the bride to the side and pull out sword using his right hand.

-- Contributed by: Kirk
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