I know, I know. It seems like Halloween was just yesterday. But Friday the 13th is here and we all know spooky things happen when the 13th day of the month happens to land on a Friday. Friday the 13th is also known to bring bad luck and makes the most superstitious cower in fear.
So, if your wedding happens to land on this unlucky day then it’s better to be prepared by bolstering all your good luck! Better be safe than sorry as they say. Here are seven lucky tidbits based in superstition and tradition to keep the back luck away, and the good luck flowing on your wedding day.
A Rainy Wedding Day Brings Good Luck
So, maybe your hair will frizz up or fall flat and your makeup may melt away but surprisingly, rain on your wedding day is GOOD luck. A rainy wedding day symbolizes a fresh, clean start and is actually symbolic for the last tears a bride will cry. And an added bonus, rain on your wedding day means a healthy, fertile marriage. Plus, the rain does make for some pretty romantic and moody photos.
Get Carried Over the Threshold by your Newly Betrothed
I’m sure after a long day in high heels, this would be welcomed by any bride. However it also keeps bad luck away. Wherever you may be on the night of your wedding, have your betrothed carry you over the threshold to ward off evil spirits from entering at the bride’s feet.
Say No to a Saturday Wedding
I know right? A little inconvenient however if you really want to keep luck on your side, English tradition says that Saturday is actually the most unlucky day of the week to get married. A Friday or Sunday wedding will bring far greater luck (and a far smaller wedding bill).
Say Yes to the….Veil
Call me a traditionalist, but I like this one. One of the historic reasons why a bride wears a veil over her face is to ward off evil spirits (also to keep the groom from running away during arranged marriages – true story). For aesthetic reasons, most brides no longer do this. But hey, everything old is new again so why not do something different and keep the bad spirits away while we’re at it? Besides, everyone loves a big reveal.
Finding a Spider in Your Dress is a Good Omen
As terrifying and frightening as this may be, this creepy superstition is based in old English wives tales. These eight legged crawlers are a good omen for a bride on her wedding day. (I’d take the bad luck over the thought of spider eggs in the dress I’d be wearing all day, but that’s just me)
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
One of the most widely recognized wedding traditions to date. But did you know there’s another phrase that goes with it? One small tidbit has been dropped over time. The saying actually ends with “and a sixpence in her shoe” for good fortune. So, if you really want to hit the nail on the head with this traditional wedding rule, go the extra mile and stick a quarter in your shoe (or maybe glue it to the bottom of the sole for comforts sake). This old school Victorian tradition is interpreted as keeping the bride connected to her past while honouring a new union with the love and support of family and friends, while the blue is symbolic for a promise made.
Avoid Nuns, Priests, and Funeral Processions
This one is a little ominous, however the likelihood is slim. I mean on any given day how often do you encounter any of the above? Tradition holds that crossing a nun, priest or funeral possession on the way to a wedding ceremony will lead to a life of misfortune and death. I know right? Jeez! On the bright side (and far more likely to occur), if you cross a rainbow, frog, policeman or a black cat (I know, kinda backwards), then good luck will flourish!
So there ya have it! Seven superstitions to keep the bad luck at bay on your wedding day. Will you be incorporating any of these rituals into your wedding day? Or do you have any other superstitions you and your family follow? Share away in the comment section!
Have a safe and happy Friday the 13th everyone!