For those who are superstitious, wedding days call for traditions that bring good luck. Some people believe that there are certain items and occurrences that symbolise good luck too.
Whether you agree with them or not, it remains interesting to know and learn about. And lets be honest, a little extra good luck never hurt any body.
Here are some symbols of good luck (and items that bring good luck) from around the world:
– Rain
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Most people hope and pray for no rain on their wedding day. The rain is a huge inconvenience in terms of wedding photos and outdoor ceremonies. However, many cultures around the world believe that rain on the day of your wedding is a good omen. It is said that the rain beings fertility for the couple and washes away all the things they want to leave behind as they move into their new lives together.
– Sugar Cubes
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In Greek Culture, many believe that carrying a sugar cube means your marriages will be sweet as sugar. In the past, brides would carry the cube in one of their gloves. With the fading out of the bridal glove, some brides have begun popping the sugar cube in their bouquets.
– Fire crackers
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The Chinese believe that fire crackers ward off evil spirits and ensure that the newly weds and their marriage are protected. For this reason, post-ceremony firecrackers are a common occurrence for those who are superstitious.
– Spiders
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Many people are afraid of spiders, but in Britain they believe that finding one in your wedding dress is a sign of good luck for the bride.
– Cranes
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In some parts of Asia, brides have cranes embroidered onto their dresses. Crane are said to symbolise fidelity and a long marriage.
– Lillies
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In Holland they believe that lillies of the valley are symbols of love. For this reason, the couple plants lillies close to or around their home.
– Swords
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Swords are a symbol of harmony and strength in Cambodia. Carrying a sword to the alter ensures that the marriage is blessed.
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Mere months after Northern Ireland officially legalised same-sex marriage, Robyn Peoples, 26, and Sharni Edwards, 27, from Belfast made history by becoming the first-ever lesbian couple to tie the knot in the region.
Activists in Northern Ireland have been fighting for years for same-sex marriage to be legalised in the country that has a conservative Christian majority. Despite homosexuality being decriminalised in the region in 1967 and various other parts of the UK legalising same-sex marriage over the years, the ban remained until recently. In October 2019, both abortion and same-sex marriage were legalised in Northern Ireland, leading many to celebrate their newly found freedom to make their own choices with their bodies.
Now, this deserving couple became the first same-sex pair to legally marry in Northern Ireland. The couple had their ceremony in Carrickfergus, County Antrim on February 11, 2020, also the date of their six year anniversary.
“We didn’t expect to be the first couple, it’s coincidental,” Edwards told The Guardian. “Today is our six-year anniversary so we wanted to go ahead with a civil partnership but when the bill was passed it was perfect timing and it was a complete coincidence, a happy coincidence. We couldn’t be more grateful.”
“For Northern Ireland, we need to be the face of the people to show everyone it’s OK,” adds Peoples. “We fought so long and hard for this opportunity to be seen as equal and now we are here and it’s just amazing.”
“We feel humbled that our wedding is a landmark moment for equal rights in Northern Ireland. We didn’t set out to make history – we just fell in love.”
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Puffed sleeves, delicate lace and frothing tulle. There is something incredibly romanic about Victorian-era fashion. If you’re a lover of vintage fashion, then this one’s for you.
Victorian fashion has been having a moment recently, and celebrities like Kate Middleton, Nicky Hilton and Ellie Goulding were seen donning this trend. Take bridal inspiration from yesteryear with these stunning designs:
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Grab the tissues for this one, you’re gonna need it. In a romantic grand gesture, Kyle enlisted the help of his fellow passengers on a flight to propose to then-girlfriend Staci 25 years ago. She was waiting for him at the airport, blissfully unaware of Kyle’s plans. He sneakily gave each person on the flight a red rose, and asked them to give it to Staci when they got off the plane. Southwest Airlines, the US airline that was in cahoots with the young man, shared the whole story on Twitter:
Twenty five years ago, Kyle gave a rose to everyone on his Southwest flight. They were instructed to hand their roses to a woman waiting for him in the gate area. pic.twitter.com/zfCpQcBBmJ
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
So, with Staci confused and an arm full of roses, Kyle was the last to give her a rose, then got on his knee and asked her to marry him. Naturally, she said yes!
Now, after 25 years of being happily married, Kyle decided it was high time he did something special to celebrate their anniversary. Again, he approached his trusted airline, and they happily obliged. This time, as they were about to leave for a flight together, Kyle told Staci he would meet her at the airport. When she got to the gate, though, Kyle was already there and had been handing disembarking passengers red roses again, which they delivered to Staci.
As the last rose was delivered, Kyle appeared, going down on his knees exactly like all those years ago and “proposed” all over again. She said yes, she still does! Watch how all the passengers played along:
As the Passengers de-boarded, Kyle handed them each a rose… pic.twitter.com/fmyNiqxGdj
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
And how he surprises her again after a quarter of a century of marriage:
And when Kyle got on one knee, she said yes all over again. pic.twitter.com/oQ4ugOv8dj
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
We’re so gushy about this one, right ahead of Valentine’s day. Love springs eternal!
How about another 25 years of love? We’re here for it. pic.twitter.com/FVD2FUcf4W
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
Source: Travel and Leisure
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