Surnames -It was thought unlucky for a woman to marry a man whose surname began with the same letter as hers
Choosing the Day-Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past
Something Old, Something Blue ...The rhyme originated in Victorian times although some of customs referred in it are much older. The "something old" represents the couples friends who will hopefully remain close during the marriage. Traditionally this was old garter which given to the bride by a happily married woman in the hope that her happiness in marriage would be passed on to the new bride.
"Something new" symbolises the newlyweds' happy and prosperous future.
The "something borrowed" is often lent by the bride's family and is an item much valued by the family. The bride must return the item to ensure good luck.
The custom of the bride wearing "something blue" originated in ancient Israel where the bride wore a blue ribbon in her hair to represent fidelity
Choosing the Day-Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past
Something Old, Something Blue ...The rhyme originated in Victorian times although some of customs referred in it are much older. The "something old" represents the couples friends who will hopefully remain close during the marriage. Traditionally this was old garter which given to the bride by a happily married woman in the hope that her happiness in marriage would be passed on to the new bride.
"Something new" symbolises the newlyweds' happy and prosperous future.
The "something borrowed" is often lent by the bride's family and is an item much valued by the family. The bride must return the item to ensure good luck.
The custom of the bride wearing "something blue" originated in ancient Israel where the bride wore a blue ribbon in her hair to represent fidelity
Wedding Dress-It is thought unlucky for the bride to make her own wedding dress. The bride should not wear her entire outfit before the wedding day. Some brides leave a final stich on the dress undone until it is time to leave for the ceremony when the outfit is completed.
Dress Colour-Most brides today marry in white which symbolises maidenhood. This tradition started by the rich in sixteenth century. The tradition was given a boost by Queen Victoria who chose to marry in white instead of silver which was the traditional colour of Royal brides. Before the white dress brides wore their best dress.
The Veil-The veil was originally worn by Roman brides. It was thought that it would disguise the bride and therefore outwit malevolent spirits
Flowers-Flowers have always been used for decoration at weddings
On the Way to the Wedding-When the bride is ready to leave the house for the wedding ceremony a last look in the mirror will bring her good luck
Bridesmaids-Bridesmaids were dressed in a similar way to the bride for the same reason as the origin of veil
The Couple's First Purchase-It is said that the first partner who buys a new item after the wedding will be the dominant one
The Wedding Cake-Cutting the wedding cake is now part of the ritual celebrations at the reception. The couple make the first cut together to symbolise their shared future.
Confetti-Confetti is Italian for sweets which in Italy are thrown over the couple as they emerge from the Church
Shoes-In the past there have been a number of customs involving shoes
Bouquet-After the reception the bride throws her bouquet back over her shoulder
Crossing the Threshold-It is traditional for the groom to carry the bride over the threshold when they enter their home for the first time
The Best Man-It is the best man's duty to protect the groom from bad luck
The Honeymoon-The term "honeymoon" is though to originate from the times when a man captured his bride
Dress Colour-Most brides today marry in white which symbolises maidenhood. This tradition started by the rich in sixteenth century. The tradition was given a boost by Queen Victoria who chose to marry in white instead of silver which was the traditional colour of Royal brides. Before the white dress brides wore their best dress.
The Veil-The veil was originally worn by Roman brides. It was thought that it would disguise the bride and therefore outwit malevolent spirits
Flowers-Flowers have always been used for decoration at weddings
On the Way to the Wedding-When the bride is ready to leave the house for the wedding ceremony a last look in the mirror will bring her good luck
Bridesmaids-Bridesmaids were dressed in a similar way to the bride for the same reason as the origin of veil
The Couple's First Purchase-It is said that the first partner who buys a new item after the wedding will be the dominant one
The Wedding Cake-Cutting the wedding cake is now part of the ritual celebrations at the reception. The couple make the first cut together to symbolise their shared future.
Confetti-Confetti is Italian for sweets which in Italy are thrown over the couple as they emerge from the Church
Shoes-In the past there have been a number of customs involving shoes
Bouquet-After the reception the bride throws her bouquet back over her shoulder
Crossing the Threshold-It is traditional for the groom to carry the bride over the threshold when they enter their home for the first time
The Best Man-It is the best man's duty to protect the groom from bad luck
The Honeymoon-The term "honeymoon" is though to originate from the times when a man captured his bride
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