{"id":50549,"date":"2022-11-11T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=50549"},"modified":"2022-11-10T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T18:01:08","slug":"wedding-superstitions-for-good-luck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/wedding-superstitions-for-good-luck\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Wedding Superstitions to Follow to Bring Good Luck to Your Wedding Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Weddings may be fun, complicated, and full of surprises, but above all they should be symbolic of all the happy, sweet, and adventurous things to come! To help you cash in on all the good vibes for your wedding day, we\u2019ve compiled <strong>10 wedding superstitions<\/strong> to follow for luck, fortune, and positive energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get you started on your preparation for your big day, make sure to sign up for our #MaggieInspiration text messages below for our top tips, tricks, and wedding education!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/maggiebrides.preferences.center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Exclusive Text Messages<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-wedding-superstitions\"><strong>Common Wedding Superstitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in how to attract good luck on your big day? These are the most common\u2014and tradition worthy\u2014wedding superstitions, their historical context, and ways to personalize them for your celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wearing a Veil on Your Wedding Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride In Satin Wedding Dress Called Kimora By Sottero And Midgley Wearing Wedding Veil For Bridal Superstitions\" data-id=\"50558\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50558\" class=\"wp-image-50558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-27-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-700x933.jpg\" alt=\"Bride In Satin Wedding Dress Called Kimora By Sottero And Midgley Wearing Wedding Veil For Bridal Superstitions\" data-id=\"50559\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50559\" class=\"wp-image-50559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/savannah-latimer-and-riker-lynch-wedding-lucy-cuneo-KIMORA-30-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Lucy Cuneo Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bridal veil is stylish, dramatic, and irresistibly feminine. It\u2019s perfect for photos and dramatic ceremony entrances \u2013 it also happens to be perfect for bringing in good luck on your wedding day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The veil superstition dates to Ancient Greek and Roman times. Brides wore veils to ward off demons, curses, and hexes \u2014 basically any jealous forces that would steal the bride\u2019s happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, veils have also been used in arranged marriages. Veils were used to \u201chide the bride\u201d before an actual ceremony, lest the groom judges her for her appearance. While arranged marriage between strangers is still practiced today, the veil\u2019s meaning has evolved to place less emphasis on superficial looks and more on the act of taking a leap of faith as a new couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/picking-a-perfect-bridal-veil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridal veils<\/a> are still common additions to ceremonies \u2014 the perfect accessory for brides with a chic and traditional flair.\u00a0Lucky for you, we have a ton of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/wedding-veils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding veils<\/a> to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, and Something Blue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Of Blue Shoes For Something Blue Bridal Superstitions\" data-id=\"50563\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50563\" class=\"wp-image-50563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-700x1052.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Ballgown Wedding Dress Called Fatima By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"50565\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50565\" class=\"wp-image-50565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-700x1052.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-250x376.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image10-scaled.jpg 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Elaine Palladino Photography | PC: Hey Sisters! Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve almost certainly heard this wedding mantra: Gather good luck tokens inspired by friends, family, tradition, and connection. Let\u2019s break these wedding superstitions down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cSomething old\u201d usually represents the bride\u2019s recognition of her family and past. This is when you wear something from your pre-married life. <\/li><li>\u201cSomething new\u201d is bought for the bride and it represents her entering marriage with optimism and good luck.<\/li><li>\u201cSomething borrowed\u201d is to carry on the good luck from another happily married couple. If you wear something on loan from them, the happy vibes just might rub off on you!<\/li><li>“Something blue\u201d is said to represent purity \u2014 hence the tradition for brides to wear some or all this color. There are many ways to incorporate a blue hue into your bridal look. Consider blue shoes, a blue clip, blue flowers in your bouquet, or blue nails!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This superstition is easy to personalize every step of the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wearing White on Your Wedding Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5-700x875.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Satin Wedding Dress Called Selena By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"50570\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50570\" class=\"wp-image-50570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5-700x875.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5-250x313.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5-120x150.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/SELENA_DylanWoodPhoto_Gemma-5.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1034\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68-700x1034.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Simple Winter Wedding Dress Called Aston By Sottero And Midgley\" data-id=\"50571\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50571\" class=\"wp-image-50571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68-700x1034.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68-250x369.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68-768x1135.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68-1040x1536.jpeg 1040w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68-120x177.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41f0690d-37dc-4122-bb95-1e2b0457bb68.jpeg 1169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-700x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Vintage Wedding Dress Called Josie By Rebecca Ingram \" data-id=\"50569\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50569\" class=\"wp-image-50569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-700x1050.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3-120x180.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/JOSIE_MarisaKineyPhotography_Carter-3.jpeg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Ballgown Wedding Dress Called Fatima By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"50568\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50568\" class=\"wp-image-50568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FATIMA_JinalGovindPhoto_EileenFogarty-9-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PC: Dylan Wood Photography | PC: Mariel O. Photography | PC: Mariel O. Photography | PC: Jinal Govind Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While white hasn\u2019t always been the color of choice for brides\u2014and still isn\u2019t in many places\u2014it\u2019s certainly made its mark throughout history. In Ancient Rome, white was worn to be associated with purity and innocence. The virgin goddess Vesta was typically depicted wearing white to represent hearth, home, and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ancient Greece, white symbolized joy and was worn in various ceremonies \u2014 one of those wedding superstitions tied to prosperity and good luck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In modern times, white became popularized in the West with Queen Victoria\u2019s marriage in 1840 to Prince Albert. At the time, brides wore their best gowns to their weddings in an array of colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love the tradition of white wedding dresses? Explore our gallery of white and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/off-white-wedding-dresses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">off-white wedding dresses<\/a> for your wedding day!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rain on Your Wedding Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride In Lace Wedding Dress Called Mallory Dawn By Maggie Sottero In The Rain\" data-id=\"50576\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50576\" class=\"wp-image-50576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e3ecb81d-c91e-43df-9d6a-25503b53c38f-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Robby and Savannah Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of those wedding superstitions that feels a bit paradoxical: There\u2019s an old wives\u2019 tale decreeing that rain on your wedding day means fertility. The logic is pretty sound: Rain is good for crops\u2014and rain on your wedding day is a sign you\u2019ll have a big family in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rain also represents cleansing, renewal, and unity: The invitation to start your big day off with a clean slate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Hindu traditions, rain on the day of a wedding is said to make the unit even stronger and longer lasting, since a wet knot is very difficult to untie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re anticipating or even hoping for rain on your wedding day, be sure to prepare for atmospheric conditions! Take photos with clear umbrellas, rent a wedding tent, offer shawls, and take plenty of photos. One memorable tradition we love is saving the day-of rain in a glass vial as a token of your love and celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Having the Groom Not See the Bride Before the Wedding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header-700x371.png\" alt=\"Bride In Lace Wedding Dress Called Fiona By Maggie Sottero Following Bridal Superstitions\" data-id=\"50551\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50551\" class=\"wp-image-50551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header-700x371.png 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header-250x132.png 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header-1536x813.png 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header-120x64.png 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bridal-Superstitions_Blog-Header.png 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Marcus Jones Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the wedding veil\u2019s history, the practice of keeping the soon-to-be-betrothed separate can be traced to arranged marriages. If a groom doesn\u2019t see a bride before the ceremony, he wouldn\u2019t have the chance to reject her based on her looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, this superstition has evolved into a more affectionate ritual. Couples opt not to see each other as a way to mark the occasion, as a final goodbye to their \u201csingle\u201d life, or to give one other space to connect with their families and wedding parties. It\u2019s also a great chance to connect with just yourself \u2014 a final meditation on what you\u2019re leaving behind and committing to for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to incorporate this wedding superstition into your celebration, focus on how it can make the occasion feel special. For example, as you plan to go your separate ways for the night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enjoy a romantic dinner with your sweetheart.<\/li><li>Spend time with family or friends.<\/li><li>Treat each other to luxe accommodations in separate rooms at a nearby hotel. <\/li><li>Recreate your first date together for a bit of reminiscing before the start of your new journey together in marriage. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carrying the Bride Over the Threshold<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-700x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Crepe Wedding Dress Called Kevyn By Sottero And Midgley\" data-id=\"50581\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50581\" class=\"wp-image-50581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-700x1050.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-120x180.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-5-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-700x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Crepe Wedding Dress Called Kevyn By Sottero And Midgley\" data-id=\"50582\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50582\" class=\"wp-image-50582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-700x1050.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-120x180.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/KEVYN-Megan-Taylor-PC-The-Philgreens-6-scaled.jpeg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: The Philgreens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time-honored tradition of carrying the bride over the threshold of your new home or honeymoon suite is sweet, playful, and perfectly suited for accident-prone couples in romantic comedies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This superstition also dates to ancient times, when it was believed that spirits and demons could enter a bride through the soles of her feet after she left the church. Naturally, the groom would be the one to sweep her off her feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not you believe in the foot-targeting demon superstition on your wedding day, now it’s just fun\u2014and cute for party photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Western Europe, it was also believed that a bride who tripped over the threshold of her new home would bring bad luck to her home and marriage. So, if you\u2019re the superstitious type, why not cover all your bases for a fortune-filled happy ever after?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Throwing the Bouquet or Garter<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"50586\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50586\" class=\"wp-image-50586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-8.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride Wearing Lace Wedding Dress Called Valona By Sottero And Midgley With Bouquet Toss\" data-id=\"50585\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50585\" class=\"wp-image-50585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VALONA_DominikSchrammPhoto_Helen-2.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Dominik Schramm Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bouquet toss is a persistent wedding tradition for modern couples. It\u2019s a fun and easy way to get the reception crowd going \u2014 and one that inevitably puts your single guests on the spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some brides love the tradition of passing along their bouquet as a token of good luck, while others may mix it up. Some alternatives we love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Toss a backup bouquet so you save your own.<\/li><li>Break up your bouquet and give the individual flowers to your family and wedding party.<\/li><li>Stage a balloon drop or confetti bomb.<\/li><li>Make a special toast and hand the bouquet to a special loved one.<\/li><li>Include the whole crowd with a lantern ceremony. <\/li><li>Invite women to the reception floor for a group dance party. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The garter toss is another one of those wedding customs with a slightly uncomfortable backstory\u2026 This superstition took hold as a way of verifying the bride\u2019s virginity, when a crowd of wedding guests would follow the newlyweds into their bedchambers and compel them to show evidence of consummating the union. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems various rumors and versions of the garter toss superstition have persisted in wedding lore. These days, some couples continue in the spirit of fun and games, while others reject it entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more? Here\u2019s our full rundown of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/wedding-garter-tradition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding garter tradition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Throwing Rice After a Couple Gets Married\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Bride In Long Sleeve Wedding Dress Called Curz By Sottero And Midgley \" data-id=\"50589\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=50589\" class=\"wp-image-50589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CRUZ_LoveClicPhoto_Lauren-7-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Love Clic Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rice toss is another in the lineup of classic wedding customs, but it\u2019s recently fallen out of favor. When done outside, it\u2019s a hazard for birds and other wildlife. When done inside, it\u2019s just really annoying for the venue, vendors, and the clean-up crew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good-luck practice stems from parts of the world where rice signifies wealth and prosperity. In South Asian weddings, for example, it is meant to show the parents love for their daughter. However, in Celtic tradition, throwing rice, barley, maize, and other crops was a mark of fertility, happiness, new life, and overall prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan has their own twist on this superstition as well. Rather than rice, wedding guests use paper airplanes or confetti.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Jewish weddings, the party may feature <em>Aufruf<\/em>\u2014meaning \u201cto call up\u201d\u2014which symbolizes when the bride and groom are called to recite the blessing <em>Aliyah<\/em>! After the Rabbi blesses the couple for their special day, members of the congregation throw sweet treats like candy or raisins at the couple. This is done to wish them a \u201csweet life\u201d and bless them as newlyweds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love the festivity and occasion of a rice toss but definitely recommend using a more environmentally friendly alternative. Our favorite options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bubbles<\/li><li>Sparklers (if your venue permits)<\/li><li>Ribbons<\/li><li>Flower petals (think roses and lavender buds)<\/li><li>A \u201cphotoshoot tunnel,\u201d where the couple walks down making cute poses as everyone snaps photos with their cameras<\/li><li>Kazoos and toy trumpets<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sky\u2019s the limit \u2014 go wild! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don’t Use Yellow Roses in Your Bouquet <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have heard of this wedding taboo before, but some superstitious couples swear by it. Over time and in various cultures, yellow roses have symbolized lousy luck for the happy couple. In the Victorian era, for example, yellow roses signify infidelity, relationship breakups, and jealousy \u2014 three things you certainly don\u2019t want on your newlywed agenda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love gold and yellow in your bouquet but want to steer clear of bad luck, try other varieties of flowers. Some of our top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sunflowers \u2014 they symbolize loyalty and adoration, as per the myth of Clytie and Apollo.<\/li><li>Ranunculus \u2014 these are all about charm, attraction, and personality. A bouquet of these blooms is a token of affection and chemistry. <\/li><li>Marigolds \u2014 these moody, festive blooms represent strength, light, vibrancy, and creativity. 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Historically, they would also wear veils as a way to redirect evil spirits with multiple doppelgangers. It seems the aisle walk was especially perilous for brides-to-be back then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, the bridesmaid party is all about support, friendship, and honoring the betrothed couple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of ways to modernize and personalize the bridal party tradition to make it unique to your wedding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A bridal party doesn\u2019t have to be made solely of women. All genders can be included.<\/li><li>A formal, public aisle walk isn\u2019t mandatory. Your ceremony can be made intimate and personal with a private vow exchange.\u00a0<\/li><li>Bridesmaids can wear mismatched gowns.<\/li><li>Ask your loved ones to wear similar colors or matching embellishments, even if they\u2019re not part of a formal bridal party.<\/li><li>Host a pre-ceremony cocktail hour with your closest circle.<\/li><li>Have a kids-only lineup.<\/li><li>Give a callout to all your favorite people in your ceremony or speeches, even if you don\u2019t have them lined up as bridesmaids.\u00a0<\/li><li>Give out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/unique-bridesmaid-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unique bridesmaid gifts<\/a> as a token of luck and appreciation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it \u2014 longstanding wedding traditions, fun ways to honor wedding superstitions, and modern alternatives to make them totally your own! 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