Warding Evil Away on Your Wedding Day - 7 Wedding Superstitions

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Oct 27

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Wedding superstitions are such a part of the wedding planning process. From bridal looks to why our bridal party is what it is, these ancient traditions and beliefs have stuck around for centuries. I’m sharing 7 of my favorite wedding superstitions with you! Whether they’re just for fun or hauntingly true, they’re definitely a big part of why weddings look the way they do in the modern age!

7 Wedding Supersitions

The Wedding Veil

Back in Roman times, a bride would wear a veil to disguise herself from jealousy-ridden evil spirits looking to ruin her day. I used the same logic when I was a kid living in a super spooky house and I hid under the covers. Evil spirits can’t see through fabric, y’all!

The Bridal Party

As much chaos as this group can sometimes cause today, bridesmaids and groomsmen have historically been pretty useful. Bridesmaids commonly dressed like the bride to confuse any evil spirits or jealous exes. The previous boy-toys and demons would be too confused to curse/kidnap/throw rocks at the bride. If a man was too dumb to tell a bride and her friend apart for wearing similar outfits, then the bride made a solid decision leaving him. Don’t you think?

The “best man” originally nodded to a friend of the groom’s that was best with weapons. In case any disproving parents tried to stop the marriage or the bride tried to split (YIKES!!), the best man was on it. He was the groom’s backup to stop the parents from intervening with the nuptials or consummation of the marriage, and he would help kidnap the bride if need be. Thank goodness we have progressed.

Sharp Objects as Wedding Gifts

Gifting a knife, scissors, or any sharp object to a couple on their wedding day may sever the relationship between the gifter and the couple and cause chaos within the new marriage. Don’t worry-- there is a loophole! Give a penny with the gift, then the bride and groom can “purchase” your gift from you with the penny you gave them.

Carrying Bride over the Threshold

In medieval Europe, many believed the soles of the bride’s feet to be susceptible to evil spirits. To avoid bringing dark entities into their new home, grooms often carried their brides over the threshold. You know us women and our evil-magnet feet are always causing trouble.

A Spider on your Wedding Dress

Though arachnophobes may flip their shit in finding an eight-legged creature on their wedding dress, English lore claims finding a spider on your gown is a good omen. Might as well make it a part of your look.

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Bells on your wedding day

This tradition hails from Ireland. Ringing bells at a wedding wards off evil spirits and ensures a harmonious marriage.

Burying the Bourbon

Southern folklore claims burying a bottle of bourbon at your wedding site a month before the wedding will prevent rain on your wedding day. Dig it up after the ceremony to enjoy. Someone grab me a few bottles of Basil Hayden’s! I have some digging to do for my couples.