There are various superstitious traditions in the world, which are often deeply rooted in people's consciousness and also affect weddings. However, couples all over the world point out that there is no basis for superstition and fear of various activities. You can ignore these feelings and allow yourself to fully enjoy the wedding day.

LĪGAVĀM summarized the most popular beliefs related to weddings and how they have transformed and gained a new vision today.

1. Wedding belief around the world - the bride and groom cannot see each other on the wedding day before the ceremony.

   Did you know that this belief actually originated from the fact that historically the groom could not see the bride before the wedding, lest he reconsider his decision at the last minute and run away? Later, this tradition transformed and became a belief that the meeting of the bride and groom before the wedding ceremony brings bad luck.

   Nowadays, of course, most couples no longer follow this tradition, and if they decide not to see each other on the wedding day before saying their vows or before the photo session, then only to make the moment of meeting again even more special and emotional.

2. A wedding belief that brides followed for several centuries - not to include yellow flowers in the bride's bouquet or decorations.

   This belief originates from the Victorian era, when the language of flowers became popular, and each flower and its color took on a meaning. Yellow roses symbolized envy, which is why brides avoided them so that their happiness would not be envied. Nowadays, brides in the world no longer choose to follow the centuries-old language of flowers, but their inner feelings, which is why yellow flowers are not uncommon in wedding decorations and bridal bouquets.

3. One of the most played wedding traditions - the husband should carry the bride over the threshold of their house.

   The ancient Romans believed that it would protect the bride from evil. This is a tradition that has stuck with many couples, especially after returning from their honeymoon. For many couples, the motivation is not the fear of evil spirits, but a beautiful gesture, starting the future of both.

4. The day of the week to marry is as important as who to marry.

   It seems even a little unbelievable, but historically in England Saturday, which is the most popular wedding day today, was considered the unluckiest day to get married, while Wednesday was the most auspicious.

   Perhaps there are still couples in the world who would not like to say their yes words on the 13th, but for the most part, looking at the calendar, every day and every date in the world seems suitable for a wedding day.

5. Ring selection.

   If the groom is superstitious, then he should pay the most attention to the choice of both the engagement ring and the wedding ring, because the biggest stories surround them.

   For example, a ring with a pearl symbolizing tears and the fact that the bride will have to cry a lot.

   On the other hand, sapphire in wedding rings brings with it the happiness of the spouses and mutual harmony.

   If sapphire is not to your heart, then you can also choose aquamarine, which also symbolizes marital harmony and is believed to be the lucky stone that ensures a happy marriage throughout life.

   In many countries, it is a tradition to wear the wedding ring on the left hand, because in ancient times it was believed that the ring finger contains a vein that leads directly to the heart itself.

6. The most absurd beliefs.

   Sometimes the beliefs and superstitions associated with weddings border on the absurd. For example, an old proverb says that single girls who are guests at a wedding will definitely see their future husband in a dream if they leave a piece of the groom's cake under their pillow when they go to sleep.

   On the other hand, if the younger sister gets married first, then the older sister must dance barefoot at the wedding, otherwise she risks remaining unmarried for the rest of her life.

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