Biddin' da folk

Guests to an island wedding were usually invited by word-of-mouth but in some cases the groom and his best-man - traditionally a member of the bride's close family - carried out special visits to neighbouring households where the invites were issued verbally.

This was known as 'biddin' the folk' but in many cases individual invites were not necessary - the island communities were small and with everyone knowing everyone else it was generally understood that all would be welcome.

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