Just wrap us in cotton wool ahead of the wedding. These superstitions are making us dizzy with fear. The traditions on the other hand – we know all the mammies have these covered…
The Child of Prague
Every Irish mammy places these little statues outside in the garden ahead of the special day to ward off the bad weather demons.
Make A Wish – On Your Engagement Ring!!
Don’t be alarmed. They’re not jealous and looking to steal your sparkling diamond. But, once you announce your happy news, every woman you meet will ask can they make a wish and swirl your ring three times around their finger.
Ya, it’s weird. Just go with it.
Horseshoe For Luck
Traditionally, the bride carried a real horseshoe down the aisle to bring good luck to the couple’s wedding day. This was then hung on the wall by the groom in their home. Make sure it’s pointing upwards so the luck doesn’t run out!
Rain On Your Wedding Day
There’s nothing lucky about Irish weather, and chances are it will probably rain on your wedding day. Ditch stressing about things that are out of your control. Our sources tell us that rain on your big day brings fertility and cleansing to the happy couple.
First comes love, then comes marriage, the comes baby with the baby carriage…
Don’t Put New Shoes On The Table
Technically not a wedding superstition. But, I’d never heard of this one before. Apparently it’s bad luck to put new shoes on a table.
*** Insert the worst act a Maid of Honor can do right here ***
I met my bride-to-be bestie for lunch recently and she was so excited to show me our bridal party shoes. She carefully passed the heels to me. In VERY, and I mean VERY slow motion, her face was filled with panic as I began to place the beauties on the table for further inspection.
Moral of the story – don’t do this. It could bring bad luck and I felt like a total tool. My poor friend. Sorry again! 😉
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
Every bride incorporates this tradition into their outfit. Something old represents the bride’s past, something new for the newlywed’s future, something borrowed from a happily married couple and something blue to represent true love and purity.
Keep Your Ring Finger Free
Apparently, it’s bad luck to wear jewellery on your ring finger unless you are married… God forbid you end up like the crazy cat lady.
Seeing Each Other Before The Wedding
We’ve been hearing this since we were little ones. This tradition actually stems back to a time where most marriages were arranged and the bride was revealed to her new husband at the altar for fear he would back out if he found her unattractive.
I’d say you’re pretty safe in the fact that your other half fancies the pants off you. Bring on the first look photo shoot.
Carry The Bride Over The Threshold
Ancients believed evil spirits hovered at the threshold of the couple’s new home to curse them. Lifting the bride up helped keep them from entering her body through the soles of her feet. Probably best to try out when you’re sober.
Image Credits: The Child of Prague – Simple Tapestry Photography via Kilronan Castle WeddingDates Real Wedding; Horseshoes – Laura Power Photography via Wyck Hill House Photo Shoot; Something Blue – Megan Walker Photography via Style Me Pretty; First Look – Lyndsay Undseth Photography via Style Me Pretty.
