Clothed by the Community

In the conversation of the Song of Songs the man says, “Your cheeks are lovely with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels.” Immediately after, the others say, “We will make for you ornaments of gold, studded with silver.” The community plays an important role in a developing romantic relationship. One of the ways it contributes is by clothing the bride in clothes that enhance her beauty. 

In this story, Grandpa Paul recalls how his daughter Debbie was clothed for her wedding day.