The Meaning Behind 10 of the Most Common Wedding Traditions
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While the term "sealed with a kiss" is often used to display a sign of affection, the origins of the term (and practice) are less romantic. In Roman times, many men (and women) did not know how to read or write, and kisses were used in place of signatures on legally binding contracts. Hence, kissing at the end of a ceremony was, quite literally, "sealing the deal".