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Throwing Rice #2 Submitted by: Anonymous I always was told throwing rice at the new couple was to "feed" the evil spirits and distract them; thus, keeping the new marriage safe.

Top-Layer of the Wedding Cake Submitted by: Leah of Cushing, Texas The top layer of the wedding cake should be saved for the couples first anniversary. It should be wrapped in plastic wrap, then paper towels, then freezer paper, then taped with freezer tape and frozen to insure that it will not ruin. You can put the cake in the freezer for an hour or so to set the icing before wrapping if you want. On the first anniversary, remove the cake from the freezer, let thaw, and enjoy the memories of your wedding day.

"Bow"-quet Submitted by: Bliss!™ Make sure you hold on to the bows and ribbons that you untie at your bridal/wedding shower. Thread the ribbons through a paper plate (any color) and decorate the plate with all the bows to make "flowers." On the day or night of your rehearsal, utilize your "bow"-quet in place of your real floral bouquet for good luck.

Tears of Pearls #2 Submitted by: C. A. Reyes of Austin, Texas A superstition from Mexico has it that the bride can not wear pearls in her wedding day for the pearls are the tears she will cry in her marriage.

No Knives, Please Submitted by: Stokes of New York, New York In the Jewish tradition, it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. In case someone should give knives, the bride should transform the exchange into a financial transaction by giving a penny or nominal sum for the knives.

Stand-in Bride Submitted by: L. B. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The bride is never supposed to practice walking down the aisle during her rehearsal or it will bring bad luck. The most popular alternative is to ask a close friend not in the wedding party to be your "Stand in Bride".

Tears of Happiness Submitted by: Kristy of San Francisco, California If a bride cries on her wedding day, those shall be the last tears she ever sheds over her marriage.

Penny Loafer Submitted by: Kristy of San Francisco, California Put a penny in your shoe for wealth in your marriage.

I'm on the left and you're on the right Submitted by: Kristy of San Francisco, California The bride is on the left side of the groom in Christian marriages so that the groom could have easy access to his sword to defend his bride from rival suitors.

Virgin Mary Figurine in the Window Submitted by: D. L. of Maryland I do not know if this is considered a superstition or a religious tradition, but it is one that I followed on my wedding day. If you want a sunny wedding day, it was a good idea to place a figurine of the virgin Mary in your window the week before the date. This was to help guarantee that the day would be sunny and wonderful in many ways. Hope this is one that can be shared. It worked on my wedding day and others in my circle of acquaintances.

A Special Kiss Submitted by: M. P. of Houston, Texas It's good luck for the bride to be kissed by a chimney sweep on her wedding day.

The Veil Submitted by: K. L. of Houston, Texas The veil is to disguise the bride from evil spirits

The Bridesmaid's Dress Submitted by: K. L. of Houston, Texas Dressing the bridesmaids is to fool the evil spirits--so they won't know who is the bride and who is not.

Throwing Rice Submitted by: K. L. of Houston, Texas Throwing rice is supposed to be a way of wishing fertility and prosperity to the bride & groom.

The Second-Hand of the Clock Submitted by: Bliss!™ Rumor has it that couples should marry when the second-hand of the clock is going up instead of going down. For example, 2:30pm or 10:45am.

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