~Hey, brides, tuck a sugar cube into your glove -- according to Greek culture, the sugar will sweeten your union.
~The English believe a spider found in a wedding dress means good luck. Yikes!
~In English tradition, Wednesday is considered the "best day" to marry, although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.
~The groom carries the bride across the threshold to bravely protect her from evil spirits lurking below.
~Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore. Funny -- it's the most popular day of the week to marry!
~Ancient Romans studied pig entrails to determine the luckiest time to marry.
~Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, according to Hindu tradition!
~For good luck, Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day. Ouch!
~Middle Eastern brides paint henna on their hands and feet to protect themselves from the evil eye.
~Peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds instead of rice.
~A Swedish bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe to ensure that she'll never do without.
~A Finnish bride traditionally went door-to-door collecting gifts in a pillowcase, accompanied by an older married man who represented long marriage.
~Moroccan women take a milk bath to purify themselves before their wedding ceremony.
~In Holland, a pine tree is planted outside the newlyweds' home as a symbol of fertility and luck.
Happy Planning!
1 comment:
Enjoyed reading the wedding traditions, but also loved the look of your blog. Did you design it yourself ? Please stop by next time you are passing. I'll put the kettle on ! lol
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