Weddings are magical events filled with love, tradition, and sometimes superstition.
Every wedding is special to the couple celebrating.
Some weddings are more traditional, while others take a more modern approach.
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Many weddings involve a little bit of both.
There are many superstitions that are said to bring good and bad luck to couples. Here we will introduce just a few.
There are many superstitions about weddings, but here are 10 of them. (St. Petersburg)
- It rained on the wedding day
- history of veil
- “The old, the new, the borrowed, and the blue.”
- bouquet toss
- The most popular day to get married is also the most unlucky
- don’t be afraid of spiders
- unlucky to meet the bride
- knife as a wedding gift
- The more tears the better
- It’s too early to give up your maiden name
1. Rain on the wedding day
One of the most popular wedding superstitions is that rain on your wedding day will bring you good luck.
Less-than-ideal weather can happen at any time, so if you see raindrops on your big day, this superstition is worth believing.
The bright side of a rainy wedding is that the shower makes for beautiful and romantic photos. It may not be ideal at the time, but saying “I do” in the rain will be a special memory you’ll never forget.
2. History of veil
Many brides wear beautiful veils as part of their wedding attire, but in the past brides wore veils for protection.
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It comes from the ancient Greeks and Romans who believed that the veil protected the bride from evil spirits.
3. “Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.”
A common superstition is that on the wedding day, a bride must wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.”
Each of these serves a very specific purpose.
Old things represent the past and new things represent the future. It is believed that if a bride wears something borrowed from a married woman, her luck in marriage will change.
Brides may incorporate “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” into their wedding outfits. (St. Petersburg)
According to the Brides website, Something Blue represents “fidelity and purity of love.”
The final part of this rhyme, which is often forgotten, is about having a sixpence in your shoe. Historically, a bride’s father would put a sixpence in his daughter’s shoe as a sign of good luck and prosperity, according to Brides.com. Today, if a couple believes in this superstition, he often carries around a penny instead.
4. Bouquet toss
One of the most popular traditions at weddings today is the bouquet toss.
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At the wedding reception, all the single women stand together and the bride throws a bouquet of flowers at the women.
It is said that the lucky woman who receives the bouquet will be able to get married next.
Depending on the wedding, the bouquet toss can be quite competitive. Be careful as your elbow may get into your eyes.
5. The most popular day to get married is also the most unlucky.
Saturday is the most popular day of the week for marriage, and it’s not hard to guess why.
In terms of schedules, many people don’t work on Saturdays and Sundays, so if your wedding is held on a Saturday, you won’t have to take any time off and can enjoy your day off the next day as well.
Saturday is the most popular day for weddings to take place as it is easier for everyone to attend. (St. Petersburg)
That being said, a wedding superstition is that Saturday is actually the worst day to get married.
This superstition originates from an old Celtic poem.
“Monday is abundance, Tuesday is health, Wednesday is the best day, Thursday is loss, Friday is the cross of marriage, and Saturday is no luck at all.”
6. Don’t be afraid of spiders
If a spider appears on your wedding dress, don’t be afraid.
According to old British tradition, this is actually considered a sign of good luck.
7. It’s bad luck to meet the bride
For many years, it was considered unlucky for the groom to meet his bride before the ceremony.
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The tradition of couples not meeting before the ceremony is a more modern evolution.
Many couples still choose to keep this tradition and wait until the ceremony to meet for the first time. Some have opted for a more modern first look. The first look is the act of the bride and groom gathering at a designated location and meeting each other for the first time before the wedding ceremony.
Sometimes the bride and groom share their vows privately with each other at this moment.
Both methods are still popular at weddings today.
8. Knives as wedding gifts
Household items are often listed on wedding registries, but if you’re a superstitious bride, you may want to leave knives off the list.
According to ancient legends, a knife is a symbol of breaking up a relationship. So you might ask for pots and pans instead.
9. The more tears, the better.
A lot of tears are generally shed at weddings.
But don’t worry, tears are good. There is a superstition that if the bride cries at the wedding, it means that all the tears have flowed and a happy marriage awaits her.
It is actually considered good luck for a bride to cry on her wedding day. (St. Petersburg)
So don’t be afraid to shed a few tears throughout the day, as long as your makeup doesn’t come off, of course.
10. Giving up your maiden name too soon
Soon-to-be brides are often excited about taking their future husband’s name and may even start using the name before the wedding.
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It is a superstition that using the surname of your future spouse too early will prevent you from having a wedding.
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