Superstitions and traditions: Unusual wedding customs revealed

A wedding is a critical moment in the lives of people in love. Some brides and grooms take into account superstitions during preparations, which say what can bring the newlyweds happiness and what can bring bad luck. Which beliefs are we talking about?

Some say that they can be dismissed as fairy tales. Others claim not to believe in them but prefer not to tempt fate and follow superstitions regarding significant moments in life.

Do you know superstitions related to weddings? It turns out there are quite a few of them...

The first superstition concerns the planned wedding date. According to traditional sayings, the ceremony should take place in a month whose name contains the letter "r." In this way, the couple ensures a long, happy relationship.

When the important day arrives, the weather will foretell the newlyweds’ future years together. Sunny weather signifies prosperity, rain is a sign of numerous offspring, and a storm is a harbinger of quarrels and misunderstandings. A rainbow is an excellent omen.

Let's now pay attention to the bride's attire. It is said that the future wife should wear something borrowed and something blue on her wedding day to ensure a beautiful life with her new husband. It is also good if she places a penny in her shoe - this superstition is meant to provide abundance. Of course, on the wedding day, no one but the bride can wear white. The colour is reserved exclusively for the woman who is getting married.

Interestingly, superstitions also say a lot about the veil. The future wife’s headpiece should be put on by an unmarried bridesmaid. The bride is advised not to look back to adjust the veil (this is said to bring bad luck). Care must also be taken to ensure the veil does not fall off—this foretells further misfortunes.

Many traditional wedding rituals should be observed after saying "yes" to each other and before the reception begins. Here, too, we must be careful. The groom should carry his wife over the threshold into the reception hall. Then, it's time for the toast. It is not a good omen if the glasses thrown to the ground do not break. The witness should crush them to avoid risking the couple's happiness immediately.

Carrying over the threshold is also important right after the wedding. The man carries his wife over the threshold of the home to ensure only good things for the following years and to protect his beloved from evil spirits.