Wedding Superstitions [ Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ] [ Submit a Superstition | Superstitions Index ]    Did you know that it is good luck to get married when the second hand of the clock is going upward? Did you know that it is bad luck to see the bride in all her glory before she walks down the aisle? The following is a list of "wedding superstitions" compiled from brides around the nation.

Hang Gift Bows over Door Submitted by: Linda S. of San Mateo, California I heard from a friend that you the couple should hang all the gift's bows in a bunch over the front door for a year. It brings good luck.

Rain and Tears Submitted by: Rebecca L. of Perryville, Missouri If it rains on your wedding day, you'll shed many tears during your married life.

Tears of Pearls #1 Submitted by: Jane of Albuquerque, New Mexico I heard the bride should wear pearls on her wedding day to ensure she would not cry.

'Til death do us part Submitted by: Marie P. of Matteson, Illinois The one about "If the bride's dress is torn on her wedding day, the marriage will end in death." I can't help but recall that on "my" wedding day, one of my vows was, indeed, "til death do us part". See what I mean?

Over the Threshold Submitted by: Ashley C. of Coquitlam When a newly married couple enters their home, the groom should carry the bride over the threshold because if the bride should stumble entering the home, it is a bad omen.

Tying Tin Cans Submitted by: Ashley C. of Coquitlam Tying tin cans to the back of the newlywed's car is good luck because the noise will frighten away evil spirits.

Ripped Wedding Dress Submitted by: Crystal P. of Park Forest, Illinois If your dress is rippped on the day before your wedding, it means that your marriage will end in death!

Lit Candles Submitted by: Fiz If candles are lit on your wedding day and they go out it means an evil spirit is near by!

Rose Petals Submitted by: Rachel of Kansas City Do you know why flower girls drop flower petals as they walk down the aisle? So, the new couple will have lots of chances to have babies!

Top layer of your Wedding Cake #1 Submitted by: Angela of Leeds, United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, it is traditional to save the top layer of your wedding cake for the christening of your first child.

Smashing Glasses Submitted by: Lynda of Adelaide, Australia When you and your husband toast your new life together you must smash the glasses that you toast with. This way the glasses are never used for a better purpose.

Lucky Day to Marry Submitted by: Monica of Orlando The Victorians believed it was lucky to marry on a day during the week the groom was born. But the luckiest day to marry was on the groom's actual birthday.

The White Wedding Gown Submitted by: Monica of Orlando White dresses have nothing to do with virginity. In ancient times, cloth was very expensive to bleach and more than 1 bleaching was required. The whiter the cloth, the more affluent the bride's family. Some symbols of virginity/purity are bride's hair worn down at the ceremony, orange blossoms, or a wreath of flowers worn on the head.

Bad Luck for Bride to Make her Own Dress Submitted by: Sharon of Detroit, Michigan My grandmother says that if the bride helps to make her own dress it will bring bad luck. My grandmother made my mother's and my mother made mine. They did it all with no help.

Bad Timing Submitted by: Sarah of Morehead, Kentucky My grandmother told me the day of my wedding (10 yrs. ago) to say our vows when the hour hand on the clock is going upwards. This makes you work together in your married life together. She always said that if you said your vows when the hour hand is go down it is bad luck.

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