Did you know that young Americans are more superstitious than older Americans? There are few events that attract more superstitions that weddings.
Everyone knows that the groom isn’t allowed to visit the bride before the day of the wedding. However, there are many more wedding superstitions that aren’t as famous.
Check out our wedding traditions that few people know about. Let’s get started!
1. Certain Days are Unlucky
Saturdays are the most popular day to get married. That’s why many venues charge newlyweds even more on the weekends.
But, you probably don’t realize that Saturdays are also unlucky. In fact, many people believe Wednesdays are the best day to have your wedding.
However, this also depends on culture. Italians consider Tuesdays and Fridays unlucky.
2. Protect Yourself With a Veil
Have you ever wondered why brides traditionally wear a veil? It’s actually in order to protect her face from the threat of evil spirits.
As tradition goes, the groom removes the veil before giving her a kiss. But, some believe that doing so could expose the bride to this evil.
Modern women may not like the notion of this, but when the veil is removed, many people also believe that this symbolizes the groom taking ownership of his wife.
3. Throw Confetti to Symbolize Fertility
When the happy couple leaves the venue after saying their vows, the guests traditionally throw confetti over the newlyweds.
And yet, few people stop to wonder why? Whether you’re tossing pieces of paper or grains of rice into the air, it always symbolizes the same thing.
You’re wishing fertility on the couple. Not every couple wants to have children nowadays but that doesn’t stop this superstitious tradition from staying strong.
4. Slice of Wedding Cake Under the Pillow
The cutting of the wedding cake is usually a big event at weddings. Everyone will gather around as the couple takes the knife to the cake.
Each guest has a slice of the cake to take home with them — although most decide to eat theirs before leaving the event.
Nevertheless, tradition says that if a singleton takes home a piece of cake to put under their pillow, they will dream of their future partner.
5. Fling Shoes at the Newlyweds
You probably wouldn’t feel comfortable throwing shoes at the happy couples — and we’re not encouraging it either!
However, the Tudors believed it was a way to wish luck to the bride and groom before they start their life together. Imagine if this tradition still held true? It sure would be a strange thing to look back on your wedding anniversary milestone the following year.
Luckily, there are now much safer ways to wish good luck to a newly married couple.
Wedding Superstitions You Might Not Know
There are a bunch of wedding superstitions that everyone knows. But there are many more that have been forgotten.
Some traditions you might want to keep for your wedding while others should clearly be rejected.
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