Whether you are into superstitions or not, everyone gets a little curious, especially when it’s one of the most important days of your life. Here are some fun old superstitions that have been taken seriously by brides everywhere.<\/p>\n
1. Hey, brides, tuck a sugar cube into your glove — according to Greek culture, the sugar will sweeten your union.<\/p>\n
2. The English believe a spider found in a wedding dress means good luck. Yikes!<\/p>\n
3. In English tradition, Wednesday is considered the “best day” to marry, although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.<\/p>\n
4. The groom carries the bride across the threshold to bravely protect her from evil spirits lurking below.<\/p>\n
5. Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore. Funny — it’s the most popular day of the week to marry!<\/p>\n
6. Ancient Romans studied pig entrails to determine the luckiest time to marry.<\/p>\n
7. Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, according to Hindu tradition!<\/p>\n
8. For good luck, Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day. Ouch!<\/p>\n
9. Middle Eastern brides paint henna on their hands and feet to protect themselves from the evil eye. Find out about Muslim wedding rituals.<\/a><\/p>\n 10. Peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds instead of rice.<\/p>\n 11. A Swedish bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe to ensure that she’ll never do without. Learn more about Swedish wedding traditions.<\/a><\/p>\n 12. A Finnish bride traditionally went door-to-door collecting gifts in a pillowcase, accompanied by an older married man who represented long marriage.<\/p>\n