Copulation

[frualeydis]

When studying swedish 17th and early 18th century sumptuary legislation I came across the following, regarding regulation of marriage celebrations: "Since we do not want to change anything in the copulation ceremonies..." in a law from 1644. That's nice to know.

Comments

[operafantomet.livejournal.com]

Ha-ha! I wonder what they would have changed, if they WERE to change anything....

[fgg-1.livejournal.com]

Well, that is good news for the horny Sweds of the 1600's.

[aeddie.livejournal.com]

My mind sees "Copulation Ceremonies" and it goes to really strange places wondering how many priests are required to be in the bedroom and are there formal liturgies for different times of the day.

Add sumptuary laws and I star wondering about other requirements. The lady's nightshift must be made of bleached linen and have a minimum of 2" of embroidery at the hem but no more than 4" unless her husband is of a certain station.

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

My mind does that too. However, there is very little about clothing in this law, they're more concerned about the amounts of guests at the party, food, musicians and the like.

/Eva

[aeddie.livejournal.com]

That makes it even kinkier.

[dame-eleanor.livejournal.com]

I'm imagining people sending invitations to their "Copulation Ceremony" in lieu of "wedding invitations". Heh... ;>