A wedding day is a magical event full of love, traditions, and sometimes superstitions that vary from couple to couple. While some weddings may be more traditional, others take a modern approach, blending the old with the new. One superstition that is believed to bring good luck is rain on the wedding day, which can make for beautiful and romantic photos. The history of the veil dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed it protected the bride from evil spirits.
Another popular superstition is the saying “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue,” which represents the past, future, luck from a married woman, and fidelity and love’s purity, respectively. The bouquet toss is a common tradition at weddings where the bride throws her bouquet to single ladies, with the one who catches it said to be the next to marry. However, one superstition suggests that Saturday, the most popular day for weddings, is actually the worst day to get married, as stated in an old Celtic poem.
Some superstitions are more lighthearted, such as seeing a spider on the wedding dress being a sign of good luck, according to an old English tradition. It is considered bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the ceremony, but this tradition has evolved over time with some couples opting for a first look before the ceremony. Knives as wedding gifts are also considered bad luck due to ancient legends associating them with breaking relationships, so it may be best to ask for pots and pans instead.
Tears shed at a wedding are believed to be a good thing, symbolizing that all the bride’s tears have been shed, leading to a happy marriage ahead. However, it is a superstition that using the future spouse’s last name too soon may prevent the wedding from happening. These superstitions add an element of fun and mystery to the wedding day, making it even more special and memorable for the couple. Overall, weddings are unique to each couple, blending love, traditions, and superstitions to create a day to remember forever.
