Betrothals, weddings and honeymoons.
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
23 July 1985
Track ID
101815
Part 1
Part 2
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1985.156.A1-A12; SA1985.156.A13+B1
Original Tape ID
Summary
Betrothals, weddings and honeymoons.
A detailed account is given of the following:
The betrothal [rèiteach], including music, singing, dancing, toasts, etc. Mention is made of a gift [cuach phòsta].
Marriage customs: hen wedding (plucking hens; a cake with buttons and sixpenny bits); showing of presents; tarring and feathering; the flowers or Bible carried by the bride; telegrams; pranks; and the house wedding.
The honeymoon, including destinations, etc.
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good