The most popular time of the year for weddings is approaching and many brides-to-be are anticipating their big day. Most women have had their wedding day planned out since childhood so when it comes time to say “I do”, she wants everything to be perfect and like a fairy tale. Because this is the most important day of their lives, many brides take wedding myths and superstitions to heart and do not want to tempt fate on their blissful day. But all wedding myths are not bad. There are also some wedding myths and superstitions that are said to bring good luck. So for you brides-to-be out there, make sure you read this article completely so that you are not left out in the dark on the most popular wedding myths and superstitions. Some myths actually have good luck and bad luck versions to them.
Rain On Wedding Day
It rained on my wedding day, so I chose to believe the good luck version of this myth. If it rains on your wedding day, it is said that the rain is a symbol of children in the future. The bad luck myth says that rain drops represents the many tears a bride will cry throughout her married life.
The myth that the bride stands to the left of the groom is so that his sword arm is free. In case he has to fight off any other men who want to take his future wife, he will be able to defend her.
Here is another wedding myth that has both bad luck and good luck versions. So if you are a bride-to-be, decide which version you want to accept! In the good luck version, pearls take the place of the bride’s real tears so she will have a happy, tear-free marriage (that really is a myth!). In the bad luck version, pearls represent plenty of tears are to follow in the marriage.
Dropping the Ring
According to myth and superstition, dropping of the wedding ring or rings can have fatal consequences, but not for the bride or groom. The myth is that the dropping of the ring can shake off evil spirits for the newlyweds. For the person who drops the ring, it is said that he or she will be the first to die out of all those who are at the wedding.
Tailoring of the Dress
It is important for the bride to not be involved in the tailoring of her dress, especially the sewing. For every stitch the bride sews represents every tear she will cry in her marriage.
Crying Bride
It is supposed to be good luck for the bride to cry on her wedding day, as this symbolizes that she has shed all her tears and will not have any to shed during her marriage. This must have been why my first marriage didn’t work out – I didn’t cry on my wedding day!
Superstition has it that it is tempting fate for the bride to write out or sign her married name before her wedding day. The nuptials are said to be doomed and the wedding will not take place.
The bride is said to be doomed if she wears her complete wedding outfit before the big day. The consequences of such an action can lead to heartbreak and tragedy.
The bride wearing white has been a symbol of purity and virginity for years but there is also a myth behind this ritual. Wearing white is said to ward off any evil spirits that may be surrounding the bride on her big day.
Time of Wedding
The time of the wedding is believed to be significant and can determine whether the marriage is happy or destined for failure. The couple should exchange vows when the big hand on the clock is moving upwards (for example, 3:30 or 3:45). The upward movement is supposed to bring blessings to the couple because the minute hand is “ascending towards heaven”.
