Beginning a new life with another person is a huge step. A wedding is ultimately the joining of two separate paths, and the goal is to never let those paths diverge. It is a daunting task, of course, and every bride and groom wants to start out the marriage on the right foot. There have been wedding day superstitions for hundreds of years, and couples often observe the traditions in an effort to stave off any possible ill, however silly the idea might seem.
The most popular of wedding traditions is the white wedding gown. Of course, most believe that the white gown is meant to be a symbol of purity for the bride. Did you know that the white gown was also believed to ward off evil spirits? Even if you do not typically ascribe to belief in spirits, you might still consider selecting a traditional gown. You know; just in case.
Of course, everyone also knows the rhyme something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue,” but did you know that there is a reason behind each item? The old is meant to bind the bride to her family and her old life, so that she always remembers from where she came. The new represents the new life that she and the groom will spend together. Something borrowed from a happily married woman symbolizes the sharing of that marital bliss with the new bride. Wearing something blue is meant to symbolize fidelity. Once you realize the meaning behind each article, you may find that you are more inclined to seek out a little something from each line of the poem.
As for bad luck, no one really wants it, right? Did you know that it’s considered bad luck to wear pearls for your wedding? Pearls are believed to represent future tears, which means that the bride will suffer heartache in her marriage. Rain on the wedding day has also long been considered bad luck, as the many raindrops are believed to symbolize the tears that will be shed during the marriage.
What about things that bring good luck, though? Superstition says that marrying on the half hour is a good idea, because exchanging vows while the hands of the clock are moving closer to Heaven” brings blessings. Tears on the wedding day are also considered quite lucky, as they are believed to bring rain for the crops.
Of course, these are just little superstitions that may have no bearing on your own personal beliefs. Many brides will forego the something old, something new” or choose a dress with plenty of color. Thousands of women have been married wearing pearls and claim radiant happiness in their marriage. The most important thing is that you make decisions that will leave you as comfortable as possible on your wedding day. If following traditions and superstitions eases your mind, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Just don’t allow yourself to be tied down by them!
