Depending on the culture and country, there are many wedding day customs. Some wedding day customs are thought to bring good luck or avoid back luck!

For Protection:

• The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that a bride’s veil would protect her from evil spirts, and it quickly became a tradition which is still seen today.
• To protect women from evil spirits in their home, men carried their brides over the threshold.
• Bells were believed to ward off evil spirits, and the Irish tradition of church bells ringing for a wedding is still widely used today. Bells are also popular wedding gifts for continued protection.

For Good luck:

• Traditionally, rice is thrown at the bride and groom for good luck. But in the Czech, they throw peas.
• To sweeten the marriage, a Greek bride will slip a sugar cube in her glove.
• In Egypt, women pinch the bride on her wedding day.
• Giving knives to newlyweds represent a broken relationship therefore they should not be gifted.
• The English believe that finding a spider on your wedding dress symbolizes good luck!
• The Italian tradition of breaking a glass dates back centuries, and it’s said that the number of broken pieces will represent how many years of happiness the couple will have. Grooms are known to work hard to smash the glass.

No matter the custom or tradition, a wedding is a time to celebrate love, happiness and the future! Furthermore, Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has a great selection of wedding gifts and bridal jewelry.