Permission to propose

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Tying The Knot

The expression "tie the knot" comes from Roman times when the bride wore a girdle that was tied in knots which the groom had the fun of untying.

Or,

Tying the Knot - Calling marriage "tying the knot" stems from ancient times. The Danish used to tie two pieces of cord or ribbon together in the marriage ceremony to signify the couple’s becoming one. Later the custom spread to Holland and England.

http://limarriages.com/customs.html

One could spend hours (and I have cuz it is tickling my curiosity) trying to trace all the parts of traditions from all over the world. God only knows what the truth is tho. LOL.