Getting married? Here are some weird and wonderful wedding superstitions

The day you get married is one of the biggest days of your entire life which is why you take so much time to plan and organise everything.

But, as with every single thing in life, there are lots of superstitions and beliefs surrounding the big day.

Here are some of the most weird and wonderful…

Which day?

While most people walk down the aisle on Saturday, it is considered the unluckiest day to declare your love. Based on a folk rhyme, getting married on Monday signifies health while tying the knot on Tuesday indicates wealth. Wednesday is said to be the best. Apparently the entire month of May should also be avoided.

The weather

The majority of couples will be praying that it doesn’t rain on their special day (will someone PLEASE think of the photos?!) but it is actually considered a good omen in certain cultures. So too is a rainbow, hungry cats and a spider in the wedding dress – we’d really rather not think of that last one.

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The ring

Ever wondered why the ring is worn on THAT finger? Well it seems it was once believed that a vein in that finger led to the heart. Aww… And it’s not just where the ring goes that’s important, it’s the type of ring too. Sapphire or aquamarine in a wedding ring is said to bring wedded bliss.

Death

Of course this will be the last thing that crosses your mind on what is deemed by many as the first day of the rest of your lives, but another superstition is that whoever falls asleep first out of the newlyweds will be the one that dies first. What a lovely thought!

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Your names

According to another rhyme (you gotta love the wedding rhymes), if your surnames begin with the same letter, it’s not a good sign. Although, if you’ve gotten this far with names starting with the same letter, we reckon you’ll probably be alright.

Flowers

As if there isn’t enough to worry about, it seems you should also be very careful about your choice of flowers. Roses are the symbol of love while peonies apparently stand for shame. The combination of red and white should also be avoided as they represent blood and bandages.