Up the Garden Path by ladymagpie

Up the Garden Path

It's time for another phrase that relates to my picture today. I took this picture at a neighbours home as the path looked so pretty with the blue and white bells on the edge of the path, I then thought of the phrase, " You're leading me up the garden path".

Of course the phrase means to deceive or mislead, and is thought to originate in pre-twentieth century England, when most village homes had a garden or vegetable plot, complete with trails or pathways.

One possible origin is the old practice of villages marrying off their most unattractive women by tricking a groom into marrying a veiled bride, only seeing his new wife after the marriage has been completed. Weddings were often held in gardens, so the groom would literally be led up the garden path. Although the veil is still commonly used now all over the world, it does not always completely hide the bride's face from view.

I wondered why my Father put a sack over my head (Wink)
I love to hear about how our sayings came about, gorgeous path!
April 12th, 2016  
Look at her mother Lad !! Haha
April 12th, 2016  
Bep
The flowers are beautiful, love your story.
April 12th, 2016  
A lovely capture and interesting narrative. I've heard that phrase many times, but never knew the history behind it. Fav!
April 12th, 2016  
What a nice combination of blue and green!
April 12th, 2016  
A lovely capture and great story
April 12th, 2016  
Yes. I've often wondered about the origen of that saying. Lovely strong colours.
April 12th, 2016  
it looks lovely!
April 12th, 2016  
Lovely shot
April 12th, 2016  
Beautiful flowers.
April 12th, 2016  
Beautiful flowers and a lesson to go with it
April 12th, 2016  
Lovely shot and an interesting story!
April 12th, 2016  
Lovely shot and interesting bit of info.
April 12th, 2016  
You need to look before you leap! Pretty capture up the path :)
April 12th, 2016  
The difference in the garden in April is the change of colour from the white of the snowdrops, the yellow of the narcissus, to the beautiful blue bells. Lovely capture and yep, sometimes things just aint what they seem!
April 12th, 2016  
The bluebells have suddenly burst into flower - just noticed ours are out today. Pretty shot and great narrative
April 12th, 2016  
Ha ha - about the sack! I didn't even have a veil - just a 1970 bouffant hair do that looks so weird now!
April 12th, 2016  
Love your story Heather. I walked up the garden path as the church was next door. Now I know why! Beautiful bluebells Fav
April 13th, 2016  
Nice capture, love bluebells.
Another amusing & interesting tale.
April 13th, 2016  
GORGEOUS! and oh gosh, another laugh from the sack; you r 2 funny.
April 14th, 2016  
so that is why a bride wears a veil? I thought it was to signify her virginity!
Or am I being led up the garden path?
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April 14th, 2016  
Lovely capture. These bluebells seem early - no sign here. Enjoyed reading the narrrative.
April 15th, 2016  
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