It’s amazing to think that even in today’s world, we are still quite superstitious! For some reason, warding off bad luck with traditions can somehow comfort us into thinking we won’t be on the receiving end of an unfortunate event. Personally, we love the fun that comes with entertaining these and anything that could inspire a little good luck is always a benefit. Here are some fun wedding superstitions to follow for your day, who knows what it may bring!
A Spider on Your Dress
In English tradition, finding a spider on your wedding dress is considered a good omen. The same goes for meeting a spider, lamb, dove or black cat on your journey to the church. If you happen to cross a pig or a funeral in your travels, it may be best to turn around as they will bring you nothing but bad luck!
Something Old, Something New…
This Victorian tradition is a classic for a great reason! There are so many fun and creative ways to incorporate this idea into your day and each element symbolizes a personal story about the bride. Something old represents the bride’s past; something new is to bring good fortune to the bride’s new life, something borrowed reminds the bride that her friends and family will always be there for her and something blue brings loyalty and trust to the union. A silver sixpence brings wealth – financially and spiritually.
Your Best Ladies
Traditionally, bridesmaids were included in the ceremony to ward off any evil spirits. Originally, bridesmaids would all wear something similar to the bride, so that evil spirits could not distinguish who the bride actually was. Today, mismatched bridesmaids dresses to flatter individual styles and tastes is a much kinder look.
Make up Your Own Tradition
Who says that your wedding can’t include new traditions? After all, you will be spending the rest of your lives together, so why not add a new tradition that is personal to the two of you? Maybe it is something you have always done together, or maybe it’s something new that symbolizes your new union, either way – there’s no denying that it will be even more special because it belongs to the two of you.
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