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Rain on your wedding day can be considered lucky for several reasons: rain symbolizes blessings, cleansing, unity and a new day. In some cultures, rain is also a symbol of fertility. So, brides, don’t be gloomy on a rainy wedding day because it is considered good luck!
Rainy Wedding Day (Photo from www.lwdbridal.com)
In the United States, most women wear their engagement ring and wedding band on the third finger (next to the pinky) on their left hand. Do you know why?
Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Worn on Third Finger of the Left Hand (Photo from www.onlinediamondshop.wordpress.com)
This is a good luck saying which dates back to the Victorian era and many brides will try and ensure that they have something of each in their wedding outfit.
Blue Rose Named Applause (Photo from www.blueroseapplause.com)
There is a Jewish tradition that I really like and think that all newly married couples should incorporate into their wedding day. It is called a Yichud. At the end of the ceremony, the groom breaks the glass, everyone says “mazel tov” and the happy couple followed by their parents, bridal party, the rabbi and the guests recess out of the room. Everyone else goes for cocktails and the bride and groom go into a room by themselves where they will spend ten or so minutes reflecting on their new life together as a couple.
Share a Private Moment Together (Photo by Marlie Munoz)
Tiaras have been around for centuries and popular with brides for hundreds of years. We can trace the origins of tiaras back to Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece where they were created in gold and adorned with olive and laurel leaves.
Gorgeous Tiara (Photo from www.bespokenfor.co.uk)
Thanks to Wilstar.com for their History of April Fool’s Day!
Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool’s Day, sometimes called All Fool’s Day, is not totally clear. It is not like Halloween, where despite an interesting history, most people just put on Halloween costumes, get candy, and leave it at that. There really wasn’t a “first April Fool’s Day” that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in several cultures at the same time, from celebrations involving the first day of spring.
Happy April Fool's Day! (Photo from www.xblafans.com)
Love doesn’t make the world go round.
Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
~ Franklin P. Jones
Love the Ride (Photo from www.thereluctantmonogramist.wordpress.com)
Thank you to Karen Bressler for her article, European Weddings: Irish Wedding Traditions. Repost from The Knot.
Forget 12-piece bands, bridal clothes, and rings of gold. It’s traditions like bagpipes, kilts, and Claddagh rings that keep Irish eyes smiling during the wedding festivities. Here are a few of the Irish wedding traditions that have made their way over from the old country and into Irish American wedding celebrations.
Bring on the Jig!!! (Photo from www.jenniferlynnschool.com)
Today, old shoes are tied to a newlyweds’ cars and no one asks why. Shoes? And why old shoes?
Old Shoes Tied to Wedding Car for Good Luck (Photo from www.weddingclan.com)
Thank you to Jordan Almonds for their article: Tradition and History of Jordan Almonds.
Fresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. The sugarcoating is added with the hope that the newlyweds’ life will be more sweet than bitter.
Jordan Almonds for Wedding (Photo from www.chocolateandcorgis.blogspot.com)
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