Over the centuries, many traditions have changed and evolved surrounding nuptials. After all, today almost every couple does a "first look" photoshoot, even though back in the day that was a major no-no. But if you're superstitious and afraid of bad omens, you're going to want to avoid these symbols of bad luck.
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Getting married on a Saturday
We know, we know: It's the most popular day of the week to say "I do," but according toEnglish folklore, this weekend day willdoom a couple to a life of bad luck.To be extra safe, you should avoid the 13th and the month of May altogether, too.
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Dropping a ring during the ceremony
Tradition saysif someone drops a ring during the reciting of thevows, that person will die. Yikes! And that applies to anyone: the preacher, the ring bearer or even the best man.
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Using your married name before the wedding
A word of advice: Stick with your surname before the ceremony. If you don't and accidentally use your new last time before officially saying "I do," tradition says the wedding won't take place.
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Receiving knives as a gift
Sure, an expensive knife set might be at the top of your list, but if you're superstitious, skip this on the registry. Since these sharp tools cut things in two, some believe they'll lead to a broken marriage.
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Being gifted a clock
In Chinese culture, being given a clock as a wedding present is bad luck, because the word for "clock" in Mandarin also means "the end." Who knew a little time teller could be so ominous?
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Seeing the bride beforehand
Even though the "first look" is taking over weddings these days, back when arranged marriages were more common,it was against tradition for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding — unless, that is, one of them had changed their minds. Which is where the superstition grew from.
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Peonies represent shame
Even though theyhave become one of the most prized in bridal bouquets, in some cultures these flowersrepresents shame, which is the last thing one wants on her wedding day.
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And yellow roses symbolize jealousy
During the Victorian era, a book that assigned flowers different meanings, calledThe Language of Flowers,led people to view these sunny flowers as something that causes the green eyed monster in a relationship.
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Donning pearls
Even though plenty of women probably wear their mother or grandmother's string of pearls as their "something borrowed," some believe they represent future tears and heartache in the marriage.
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Wearing the wrong color
The tradition of brides wearing white didn't start until Queen Victoria, but an old nursery rhyme says red, yellow, green, pink, grey and black will bring negativity to the marriage. Specifically,redwill make you "wish you were dead."
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Sewing your own dress
Sure,DIY weddings are growing in popularity, but some people believe if you make your own dress, each stitch you sew will be a tear you shed during your marriage.
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Wearing your outfit beforehand
It's tempting to test out your final look before your big day, but putting on your dress, shoes, veil and the whole ensemble is said to invite heartbreak and tragedy.
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Crossing a nun or a monk
Some say that if a bridesees a nun or a monk while traveling to their wedding, they'll be cursed with a barren life dependent on charity. Although we haven't put together how that works for people having religious ceremonies.
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Or seeing a pregnant woman
Back in the day, people believed if a pregnant woman visits a bride's house before her wedding, it wasa bad omen ... which, frankly, doesn't make any sense to us. After all, how many pregnant bridesmaids have there been over the years?
