Q. What are the most common wedding superstitions?
| A. When it comes to superstitions... Lucky Theme *Four leaf clovers *Shooting stars *Horseshoes *Can't see the bride in her gown before the wedding *The original purpose of bridesmaids was to confuse evil spirits so they wouldn't know which woman was the bride *Tossing the bouquet: Whoever catches the bouquet is the next to marry. *Feeding each other cake ensures you'll always be there to take care of each other *Rain on your wedding day signifies luck *"Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. *"Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. *"Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. *In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. *a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. |