Since time immemorial, there have been many superstitions and signs associated with a wedding. Many of these signs are still used today. It is believed that envious or evil people do not jinx the happiness of the young, the bride and groom should be protected, protecting them with all kinds of rituals and talismans.
Ancient wedding traditions
It has long been believed that on the night before the wedding, before falling asleep, the bride should put a small mirror under her pillow.
There were also special requirements for the bride's outfit - the number of buttons on it must certainly be even, and the dress itself must be white. Wedding shoes should not have laces. If the bride is in an “interesting position,” then, according to tradition, a wide red belt should be worn under the dress, which is designed to protect the baby from the evil eye.
You should not dress up a bride in a house where a widow or a childless family lives. It is best to choose a house for this, where happy people with good income live.
Before the wedding ceremony, the bride covered her face with a veil. It was the mother who had to do this. The veil is reclined by the groom immediately after the ceremony.
Signs associated with the celebration
According to old beliefs, the number of guests at the wedding must be odd. All the places where the bride and groom must pass were certainly lined with carpets so that it was easy for them together, and their life path was happy.
After the wedding ceremony, the bride must distribute change at the church to save herself from tears. Showering young people with grain, sweets and coins is also an old custom that should bring prosperity to newlyweds.
There is also a modern custom associated with sweets and sweets. Before entering the registry office, young people eat one chocolate bar for two so that no one sees it.
Modern ceremonies involving young people
The tradition associated with the wedding bouquet is always popular. According to her, after the completion of the wedding ceremony, the bride, standing with her back to her young girlfriends, throws her bouquet. The girl who was lucky enough to catch him will soon also get married. A similar ceremony is held for the male half of the guests. The groom removes the garter from the bride's leg and throws it to the guests. The guy who caught her will soon tie the knot.
Rituals that protect against quarrels and divorces
It is believed that the groom's mother should wear a dress for her son's wedding, but not a suit, that is, her clothes should be one-piece.
Another very famous ceremony concerns the bride's attire. Her dress should not be worn by anyone other than herself. So that there are no quarrels in the family, young people should not eat from one spoon during a wedding banquet.
Wedding ceremonies for good luck and prosperity
After the wedding, the newlyweds should look in one mirror, this promises good luck and prosperity in the family.
The drinking tradition is also associated with wealth and luck. Young people should break their glasses after the official wedding ceremony.
