Broken glasses and no diamonds: The main wedding signs and traditions

Very often, girls and women pay attention to various signs and superstitions. Preparing for a wedding is no exception. After all, every bride wants to enter into a long and happy marriage. Wedding signs that the bride should know: today we are talking about them! The preparation period is filled with sacraments and unusual rituals, and in every family there will probably be an elderly woman who is aware of all the signs and customs before the wedding.

Some signs are purely local in nature and are known only in certain areas, but below are those that can really indicate something, since they are passed on from generation to generation.

A wedding is a very important day in the life of every person. it is very important that everything goes well. What wedding signs for unmarried people should you know?

In this article you will learn:

• Bride's outfit and accessories
• Pre-wedding signs
• During the ceremony
• Signs of witnesses
• Superstitions for unmarried friends

What should the bouquet be like: beautifully combine it with the dress and the whole image of the bride

First of all, the bouquet should be in harmony with the bride’s appearance, her dress, shoes, and jewelry. This is a very important, but still an accessory:

• A bright bouquet is appropriate only if there are accents of the appropriate tone in clothing, makeup, or at least the decor of the room. Otherwise, it will look like an inappropriate, tacky spot.
• If the dress is not snow-white, but simply light (cream, creamy, ivory, beige), choose flowers that are 1-2 shades darker and/or brighter so that the fabric does not look dirty or washed out.
• Large, noticeable bouquets go well with fluffy dresses or “flying” fluttering silhouettes. If your dress is fitted or short, choose small compositions or cascades.
• Evaluate how harmonious the bouquet will look in your hands. A miniature composition held by a tall girl or a bride with curves looks funny. And a large bouquet simply hides slender girls of small stature.
• A modest dress with a strict cut in pastel colors requires a compact, but elegant and original composition to emphasize the grace of the bride. A bright, extravagant outfit - matching the style of the bouquet, but not too flashy. An interesting option for such an occasion is a frame bouquet in the shape of a butterfly, heart, or hat.
• Classic small white, pinkish, cream roses ideally complement dresses with lots of lace or light “flying” fabrics. Brocade, satin, velvet require more “textured” colors with glossy, as if “carved” petals.
• For blonde brides with fair skin, a bouquet in pastel colors is recommended. Bright flowers, especially in combination with the same makeup, will look overly theatrical and unnatural. But for dark-skinned brunettes, bright accents in the bouquet, on the contrary, will be appropriate, emphasizing but not overshadowing the image.

What florists warn about

Advice from florists that you should listen to:

The composition should not be very large; the recommended diameter is 20–27 cm. Firstly, the bride practically does not let it out of her hands all day, the heaviness begins to be felt very quickly. Secondly, a large bouquet is difficult to “fit” into the frame in the photo.

Keep the bride's bouquet (and flowers in her hair) and the groom's boutonniere in the same style. This ensures the unity of the couple both in visual perception and on a mystical level.

Be sure to wrap the stems so that the greens and juice do not stain the hem of your dress and gloves. Pollen from stamens and thorns from roses must also be removed in advance.

Avoid using flowers with a strong, strong aroma. You can get not only allergies, but also persistent migraines

Be careful when including exotic plants that are unfamiliar to you in your bouquet.

Signs regarding the wedding bouquet:

• The more harmonious its form, the more serene and peaceful the married life will be. Refuse multi-level vertical compositions in favor of a ball or hemisphere. Cascade is also an acceptable option.
• For decoration, use satin ribbons, symbolizing purity of intentions, fidelity of spouses and smooth life together. Pearls that combine the masculine and feminine principles are also suitable. Other decorations (figurines of doves, angels, hearts) must be paired.
• As for the number of flowers, in Western Europe it is believed that there should be six or more (an even number is required) - as a symbol of a couple. In Eastern Europe, on the contrary, an even number of flowers is associated with funerals, so bouquets are composed of five or more (but not 13) flowers.
• You should not attach flowers to your belt - this promises the bride infertility or a difficult birth. If you want to free your hands, order a “bracelet” or “handbag” bouquet that you can periodically hang on your wrist.

Signs for a wedding

Signs for a wedding day have been collected for centuries by our ancestors

Observant guests and relatives paid their attention to the course of the celebrations, assessed various little things, saw the subsequent life of the newlyweds, and drew conclusions, gradually building a coherent system of traditions and customs. What did our ancestors notice?

• The bride's green dress promises troubles in future family life, numerous quarrels, and problems.
• A fallen wedding ring promises inevitable scandals between spouses.
• If the bride's dress is torn during the wedding ceremony, then life with her mother-in-law will not work out.
• On the eve and day of the wedding, it is better for the bride not to pick up needles. If she injects herself, then frequent scandals in the family cannot be avoided.
• The bride should not serve alcoholic drinks to guests herself. Violation of this rule leads to binge drinking by the husband.
• If someone else tries the bread and salt served to the newlyweds, expect big troubles.
• If the heel of the bride's shoe breaks, this is a sure sign of the husband's future infidelity.
• A mirror broken on a wedding day prophesies seven years of disaster.

It is forbidden to give young people piercing and cutting objects - knives, forks, needles. Bedding donated by guests, jewelry, mirrors of any kind, and images of various frightening moments, cataclysms, and misfortunes do not bring happiness.

Recommendations in signs before the wedding

For the bride, the preparatory period is spent in constant worries, worries about how the celebration will go smoothly and be remembered for a lifetime. While the groom is sleeping peacefully, his engaged lover is trying to structure in her pretty head a colossal amount of information about important wedding attributes:

While preparing for the wedding, the beauty fusses and worries - this excitement is passed on to her parents, who dream that everything will work out for their grown-up little one. And then there are all sorts of signs that it is advisable to observe in order for the marriage to be successful.

You've probably heard about various pre-wedding superstitions.,

relating to outfits that were invented to warn of upcoming troubles or to foretell happiness for the newly-made family. Pre-wedding signs for the bride will help her make her upcoming family life successful.

1. When choosing shoes for a special day, the bride should pay attention only to closed shoes. Since ancient times, it has been believed that money slips away through an open heel or toe, and the newly-made family will experience financial difficulties. Perhaps the basis of this superstition is the old tradition, according to which the newly-minted spouse must drink from his betrothed’s shoe, and it is inconvenient to pour into a shoe with a cutout.
2. There is an opinion that a pearl necklace worn by a bride on her wedding day will bring a lot of suffering and tears into family life. However, in ancient times in Rus', the gift of the sea was a sign of wealth and prosperity, so they tried to decorate not only the neck of the newlywed with pearl jewelry, but also embroidered wedding decorations. It was also believed that pearls would protect the girl from the evil eye on this day.
3. You cannot get married in an outfit whose skirt is not sewn together with the top. A wedding dress must be one piece - this is the key to a strong family. Separate parts of the decoration indicate an imminent divorce.
4. Another bad omen concerns the color of the wedding dress. To get married in a red dress means discord and early discord in the family. You need to approach the selection of colors carefully - the signs about the bride's dress will help with this.
5. It is not recommended to choose a belt with flowers or a dress decorated with a floral pattern on the belt; this portends a difficult birth.
6. Under no circumstances should a girl preparing for a wedding allow her friends to try on her wedding attire - the sign says that this is how a friend takes away the happiness of the newlywed.
7. It turns out that the bridesmaid's dress will help bring happiness to the newlyweds' home. To bring harmony into the new family's relationship, the bridesmaid should be dressed in pink, blue or gold.
8. When going to try on a wedding dress in a salon, remember a simple rule: do not stand in front of the mirror in full attire. The sign says that if the future wife sees herself in the mirror in full image before the holiday, there will be no wedding. To neutralize the sign and appreciate your image as much as possible, it is enough to simply not wear one of the accessories, be it shoes, gloves or jewelry.

Traditions and rituals

What should a bride not do?

Since ancient times, there have been various signs and superstitions that talk about what a bride can do at the wedding and before it, and what not. What do they portend, and which of them are true? Together we will find answers to these questions.

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Wedding omens and superstitions for luck

A wedding is not just a holiday, but a whole ritual with rituals and traditions. What should a bride do before the wedding in order to live with her chosen one in happiness, love and harmony. We present to your attention signs from different countries of the world for a long and family life.

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Signs for the groom

• To protect against the evil eye, just like for the bride, you can pin a pin or put a small icon in your breast pocket, which you cannot take out until the end of the wedding.
• It is forbidden to see the bride in a wedding dress before the wedding.
• For a wedding suit, it is better to choose a tie rather than a bow tie. It is believed that it will lead to betrayal on the part of the groom.
• The suit must be black or dark blue. Light color is the shade of the bride.
• Place a small chocolate bar in your jacket pocket and eat it with the bride before the painting ceremony. This promises a sweet life.
• If it rains on the wedding day, the groom must beware of puddles, otherwise he will be “friendly” with alcohol.

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Where to put the bride’s bouquet after the wedding: main signs

If you are superstitious and believe that signs and traditions have come down to us through the centuries for a reason, the question is more pressing than ever for you: “Is it possible to store a wedding bouquet after the end of the wedding?” You should remember once and for all - do not simply throw this accessory into the trash. Someone might pick up your tattered bouquet and “squeeze” positive energy and happiness from your family.

Signs about where to put the bride's bouquet after the wedding without harming the well-being of the newlyweds offer several ways to get rid of this item:

1. Throw it into the river. It is recommended to do this after the end of the celebration. Such a ritual can even be included in the wedding program and the remaining guests can be invited to watch this spectacle. Throwing a bouquet into the river symbolizes ridding the family of minor quarrels and problems in everyday life.
2. Burn the bouquet. First you need to let the flowers dry and then throw them into the fire. This ritual will bring happiness and mutual understanding to a young family.

Is it possible to store a wedding bouquet?

The signs regarding the bride's bouquet are numerous and sometimes difficult to follow, as are the signs about the wedding dress, but if you do not believe in them, it is not at all necessary to follow them. Since superstitions say that a wedding bouquet cannot be stored after the wedding, many brides have the question: “Is it possible to save part of it?” Traditions do not prohibit tearing off the petals and drying them - they will help preserve the marriage bond.

What should a bridesmaid do with a caught bouquet?

According to customs, you should not give a bouquet to an unmarried girl, as this promises misfortune for the family. The bride can leave her friend one flower from the bouquet. But if the bouquet is presented in full, a counter question arises: “How long should you keep the caught bridal bouquet?” There is no clear answer here. Some say that until your own wedding, while others believe that the bride’s bouquet should be stored for no more than one year.

What should a bride do with a wedding bouquet?

Some young wives don’t even think about what to do with the bride’s bouquet after the wedding. This accessory usually costs a lot of money, and many people feel sorry to throw it away, especially if it is an unusual wedding bouquet.

If it was ordered from a good florist who processed the flowers in a special way, they will retain their freshness for a long time. You can free the bouquet from the external decor, trim the flowers and place them in water. But sooner or later they will lose their freshness. Is it possible to store a bride's bouquet at home almost unchanged? It is possible if you take care in time to further preserve the bouquet.

General wedding signs

• In the modern world, people give money rather than gifts for weddings. But if guests want to give something, then it should not be a sharp object, then it is better if the young people give a coin for it.
• Guests should not wear black clothes to a wedding, otherwise they can darken the future life of the young couple.
• Wedding rings are strictly prohibited from being tried on by anyone other than the newlyweds.
• Under no circumstances should the bride let go of her wedding bouquet or give it to anyone (except her mother). When sitting down at a formal table, she can place it in a vase in front of her.
• When leaving the registry office, the parents of the newlyweds should sprinkle them with coins and grain.
• At the end of the wedding, the bride throws a bouquet to her unmarried friends. Only for such an occasion you need to buy a souvenir bouquet.
• Divorced and married people are not taken as witnesses.
• When choosing wedding rings, you need to know which ones to buy. They should be perfectly smooth, without any stones - this is for a smooth life together.

Signs are signs, but there are a few points for the newlyweds that they need to adhere to and not do before the wedding.

A few things you shouldn't do before your wedding

• It is not recommended for the bride, and the groom too, to go on a sudden diet before the wedding. This can lead to a bad mood, blue under the eyes and unhealthy skin color.
• It is not recommended to cut your hair or dye your hair before the wedding. It is unknown what will happen after this. The bride does not need to sunbathe. Although a tan looks beautiful, you can get an uneven tan and burns.
• For at least a week, do not experiment with your face (buy new cosmetics or do facial cleansing).
• If one of the newlyweds has poor eyesight and wears glasses, but decided to wear contact lenses for the wedding, then you need to wear them in advance so that your eyes don’t turn red at the wedding.
• You don't have to work hard. Warn your superiors, or better yet, take a vacation in advance to rest and prepare everything.
• Arrange for a hair and makeup trial. So as not to give yourself an unpleasant surprise on your wedding day.
• You shouldn’t have a hen and stag party, especially if it’s scheduled before the wedding. Plan it two to three weeks before the celebration.
• Talk to the groom and ask him to do his nails. Photographers will definitely take pictures of your hands with rings, so let everything be perfect in the photo. If you can convince him to wear makeup, it will be worth it. No one talks about eyelashes and blush, just to apply foundation and hide minor skin imperfections.
• Ask your team that helps you with the celebration (makeup artist, photographer, video operator, etc.) to arrive not at the appointed time, but a little earlier. There are many different incidents.
• The bride and groom must eat in the morning, at least a little. After all, you have to be on your feet all day and drink champagne.
• Collect the things you will take with you in advance so that you don’t have to look for anything later in the chaos.

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The language of wedding flowers

Let's return to symbolism and consider the language of flowers in the context of current classics. The science of fluorography, popularly known as the language of flowers, came to us from the East and has been firmly entrenched in European culture since the Middle Ages. Flowers served as symbols and could tell something that was not customary to say out loud. With the advent of industrialization and the emancipation of society, this romantic science seemed to have sunk into oblivion. But on the threshold of the 21st century, interest in it revived with renewed vigor, materials from the past were studied, and today any self-respecting florist can tell what this or that flower symbolizes.

The rose is an unconditional symbol of love and nobility in all ages. Since the times of knights and fair ladies, this flower has been an invariable attribute of all lovers. Red roses symbolize passion, while white roses symbolize purity and platonic feelings. In wedding traditions, white roses are most often used in the bride’s bouquet, and for a gift bouquet from guests, you can choose pink, cream, or a gradient (a transition from one color to another).

You should avoid dark burgundy and scarlet roses in bouquets for a young couple, as this color scheme is more suitable for older people, as well as for events of other themes.

Peony is a lush flower with a wonderful aroma; in the language of flowers it means a sweet, cheerful life, a wish for good luck and joy. In Eastern countries, it is credited with magical properties aimed at attracting wealth and honors. A wedding bouquet with peonies always turns out chic, fragrant and festive.

However, it should be remembered that the splendor of peonies is very short-lived, and the flowers themselves are capricious and subject to rapid withering without water. Therefore, if long walks are planned at the wedding ceremony, then for the bouquet it is better to take peonies in buds that have not yet opened.

Lily. A noble flower, not inferior in its grandeur to a rose. It has a rich history in heraldry, symbolizing material luxury, respectability and high demands. It is not for nothing that the lily was the emblem of French royalty throughout almost its entire history. Lilies look gorgeous in any bouquet, and white lilies as a gift for newlyweds are the height of grace and elegance.

But do not forget that these flowers have a strong specific smell, and in a small room they can create a suffocating effect and cause headaches.

Orchid. It entered into wedding fashion relatively recently, remaining for a long time an exotic flower for our fellow citizens. Exquisite orchid buds are a symbol of sophistication and luxurious femininity. They are one of the three “royal” symbols, but unlike the rose and lily, the price of orchids is incredibly high. This is due to the characteristics and difficulties associated with growing the plant.

But if there is a goal to especially emphasize the sophistication and individual femininity of the bride, feel free to choose an orchid!

Gerbera is an ideal choice as a gift for a cheerful couple. These bright fresh flowers hold their shape perfectly and seem to exude positivity and good mood. They symbolize youth, joy of life, openness to the world. Gerberas look good both in a general bouquet in the same color scheme and on their own.

Multi-colored gerberas in a bouquet look playful and cheerful, while plain ones look very stylish and fresh.

Wedding table decoration

It is important to decide not only what flowers to give to the newlyweds for their wedding, but also what contribution you can make to the overall decoration of the room. A tablecloth, cutlery and exquisite table setting will give the room where the celebration will be held a special charm

But only living plants will help make the overall composition harmonious and complete. There are many options for how to create a composition of flowers for the newlyweds’ table. Therefore, choosing an option to suit your taste will not be difficult. When composing such compositions, it is necessary to use a sense of proportion and style in order to turn the wedding hall into a magical place that everyone will remember for a long time.

Flowers on tables should not have a strong aroma that could disturb or distract attention from the young family

It is also important to keep the plants as clean as possible. In no case should leaves or petals fall on the table, pollen or, especially, small insects should fall on the table.

Compositions can be placed in different ways. For example, buds placed in flat containers look elegant. If you want to arrange flowers in vases, then it is extremely important that its shape fully matches the shape of the table. Also, the buds will look original on pillows made of moss or decorative hay. Ikebana designs made from noble plants look original on round tables. And massive multi-level flower arrangements are best placed near the newlyweds

In no case should leaves or petals fall on the table, pollen or, especially, small insects should fall on the table. Compositions can be placed in different ways. For example, buds located in flat containers look elegant

If you want to arrange flowers in vases, then it is extremely important that its shape fully matches the shape of the table. Also, the buds will look original on pillows made of moss or decorative hay

Ikebana designs made from noble plants look original on round tables. And massive multi-level flower arrangements are best placed near the newlyweds.

Often, compositions that are radically different from one another become excellent choices. In this case, choose flowers of the same variety and containers of the same type for them. But at the same time, not a single composition is repeated

It is important that the floral elements on the tables fully correspond to the overall design of the wedding hall. For example, the same flowers can be found in massive vases on the floor and in small compositions on the walls

In all these cases, dried flowers look bright and advantageous.

How to choose a bouquet and what should it be?

• The shape of the composition will largely depend on the characteristics of the bride’s figure. The image of a miniature girl will be perfectly complemented by a neat round bouquet. For a tall bride, lush, flowing options, such as a cascade, drop or muff, are suitable. For a slender girl of average height, you can choose a composition of large flowers with long stems;
• Size. The composition should look harmonious against the background of the bride. So, for example, an overly miniature bouquet in the hands of a curvy bride will look a little comical; a very voluminous composition hiding a fragile bride will also be inappropriate;
• Comfortable holding. The bouquet should not cause discomfort to the bride. Ideally, it should be equipped with a comfortable handle for holding and free from prickly or sharp stems, leaves and thorns;
• Bride's appearance. The color of the newlywed's hair, eyes, and skin tone are also important. So, rich shades require a brighter color scheme in the bouquet;
• Choose according to the type of wedding dress. A universal option is a medium-sized bouquet of round shape that will suit almost any style of dress. Tight-fitting dress styles look harmonious with cascading floral arrangements. Long straight-cut dresses or mermaid silhouettes are best complemented with a modest bouquet with elongated stems. Short dresses go well with small flower arrangements;
• Wedding style. If the holiday is planned in a certain style, then it should be reflected in the bouquet. For a bohemian style, it would be appropriate to include feathers and unusual flowers in the composition. For a vintage wedding, elements such as brooches and cotton ribbons are suitable; for a celebration in a marine style - pearls or shells;
• Celebration color scheme. If the holiday is planned in a specific color, then the bouquet should be designed in the colors that dominate the wedding. Decoration of the banquet hall, dresses for bridesmaids, small decorative elements, flowers - everything should be harmonious;
• Combination with other accessories. The bride's bouquet must be combined with the groom's boutonniere. It would be ideal if the boutonniere is made from the flowers present in the bouquet. The color scheme of the wedding composition can echo the shoes or belt of the bride and groom, the tie or bow tie of the groom.

For information! Sometimes the groom has a question: does the bride need a bouquet for registration at the registry office (is it required for an off-site non-celebratory registration)? Absolutely yes! After all, wedding flowers are not only a beautiful addition to the image of the newlywed, but also her consent to marry you, a talisman of your future family, which the bride should not part with all day.

What should I check upon delivery?

So, the flowers have been chosen and ordered

What should you pay attention to when receiving them?

• First of all, in appearance. Does the content of the composition correspond to what you ordered: types and varieties of plants;
• their color combination;
• quantity;
• decorating elements.

If everything is in order, then you can safely go to your beloved.

Pre-wedding signs

The night before registration, young people must spend separately, even if they previously lived together.

The young man must pick up the bride from a room where he did not spend the night that night. When taking your betrothed to the registry office, you can’t look back.

It is considered a bad omen to take a photograph together before the wedding and a separate one after the wedding. This will inevitably lead to divorce or otherwise separate the spouses.

It is believed that the tears of a young woman before the wedding promise a happy life together. The bride can cry, but not cry out loud.

Before the registry office, the newlyweds can secretly eat a small chocolate bar (one for two) so that their life together will be sweet and tasty.

Don't let your friends block the mirror in front of you if you look into it. This is a bad sign: your husband may be taken away. The same applies to the young man (a friend should not obscure the mirror in front of the groom).

It is considered a bad omen if someone crosses the path of the newlyweds while traveling to the registry office.

On the eve of the wedding, you should not use a needle so as not to accidentally prick your finger. This sign promises misfortune in life together.

How to save a bouquet?

How to dry a bride's bouquet after the wedding? The girls try to bring flowers home after the celebration and keep them for a long time. It is worth mentioning right away that the durability of flowers directly depends on their variety and type. For example, roses last a little less than chrysanthemums. There is nothing surprising.

If your composition is not so durable, then you can always extend its life at home. To do this, ask the florist in advance to use only freshly cut flowers in the bouquet. They have every chance to last a little longer.

In addition, purchase special fertilizers for water at the store. After the celebration, wash the stems and carefully cut them off. Place the flowers in a vase with warm water. If necessary, you can add special fertilizer to the water.

It contains the necessary amount of microelements that will help the flowers last in water much longer than usual. As a rule, plants can last a week with this treatment method. After one week has passed, you need to remove the flowers from the packaging and throw it away. Carefully divide the entire bouquet into individual elements. Try to do this very gently so as not to damage any petal.

Where to put the caught bridal bouquet.

Rituals for the groom

Although there are mainly wedding signs for the bride, before and during the wedding the groom must also observe several customs.

• To seal the union, the groom must carry the bride across the bridge.
• After the wedding, coins are placed in the groom's wine glass and kept away from prying eyes.
• The groom can place a coin under his right heel for good luck. This custom is also relevant for the bride.
• The groom at the evening should dance only with the bride in order to maintain a strong marriage. In addition, you can dance with your mother-in-law for a short time.

Interesting! In Ancient Rus', the groom was assigned a passive role - during the ransom, the groom did everything for him. Now the witness and friends of the groom are actively involved in the ransom.

There is a long-standing tradition of planting young ones on the skin with the fur facing up. It is believed that then peace and prosperity will reign in the family, and the family itself will adhere to established traditions, where the husband is the head of the family and the breadwinner.

Wedding superstitions for the bride and groom

There are a number of wedding signs, observing which, a happy couple will spend their family’s birthday easily and in joy. As popular rumor promises, the young will strengthen their bonds by performing the following simple manipulations.

Advice for a future wife

When choosing decoration for a celebration, the bride should not show her lover in it. Among the people, this is a bad sign. In addition, your unusual wedding image, seen by your lover for the first time at the wedding, will charm him and make his heart worry.

In order to protect yourself from the gaze of ill-wishers on such an important day and not become a victim of the evil eye, on the eve of the wedding, use blue thread to make exactly two stitches on your dress so that no one can see this seam.

When preparing to meet your betrothed, wear the dress strictly over your head. Don’t show off in front of the mirror - look for your reflection in the eyes of your loved one, wide open with delight.

Advice for your future husband

To attract financial success, when dressing for his own wedding, a young man must put a coin under his heel, and so go through the whole day with money in his shoe.

To prevent your couple and you personally from being jinxed, pin a pin on the back of your clothes.

Arm yourself with wedding signs for the groom so as not to make a fool of yourself in the eyes of your mother-in-law and older guests of honor - believe me, mothers and grandmothers will notice everything you do wrong!

Signs about the wedding itself

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1. An even number of guests have gathered for the holiday - family life will be full of happy moments.
2. The couple will spend the night on the eve of the wedding not separately - the union will soon fall apart.
3. For a couple who had many children at their wedding, signs promise a long and happy family life - invite relatives with children, fun is guaranteed!
4. For a sweet family life, the newlyweds should eat a chocolate bar in half just before the ceremony.
5. To increase family capital, parents can put a coin in the glasses of the newlyweds, then the lucky pennies from the holiday should be kept in their home. You can sit newlyweds on a fur coat to attract wealth into their new life.
6. To ensure that there are few quarrels in the family, the newlyweds must break an empty plate for luck and at the same time step over it.
7. On the wedding day, the young spouses should always be close by, and no one should pass between them, so that the couple does not separate in the future.
8. After the wedding, for happiness, the newlyweds should look in the mirror together, not letting anyone in front of them.

Finally, remember the basic rule - the key to a happy and cloudless family life: if you see a bad sign before the wedding or during special events, do not rush to get upset and spoil your holiday! Kiss your dear spouse and you will understand that true love is not afraid of any superstitions!

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Wedding omens
A wedding is an event for which people have come up with so many omens that it is already possible to compile a voluminous book from them. Whether to believe in them or not is up to everyone to decide for themselves. However, it is better to know them and be “fully armed” so that some person does not ruin the most solemn day of your life.

This article talks about wedding signs and the situations that sometimes arise during a wedding and immediately before it.

General wedding signs

• If it rains or snows at the wedding, it means that the newlyweds will have a happy, long and prosperous family life.
• If there is a snowstorm at the wedding, the newlyweds will live happily, but not richly.
• If the newlyweds put an unlocked lock under the threshold of the house, and when they step over it, lock it and throw the key into the river, then the newlyweds will live in happiness and harmony.
• If the young people step over the fur, they will live richly, and if they step over the ax, they will get rid of misfortunes.
• If the wedding loaf cracks, there will be a divorce. However, now this sign is not very relevant, because it was born in those days when they baked loaves themselves, and did not buy ready-made ones. And it was in the oven that its crust could burst.
• A glass breaks at a wedding - fortunately anyway.
• The rings fell - to a quick divorce. This sign can be “neutralized.” Ask the witness or witness to pick up the ring(s) and dip it in the holy water. According to some information, an ordinary red thread has a similar effect - you just need to thread it through a fallen ring, and burn it after leaving the registry office.
• The ring does not fit on the finger of the bride or groom - the decision about the wedding was hasty, and the divorce will be just as quick. However, if one of the newlyweds is susceptible to edema or the bride is “pregnant,” then the omen is not considered.
• The wedding bouquet fell out of my hands - not a sign, but a common misunderstanding.
• After ransoming the bride, she is not supposed to look back - she will quickly return to her home.
• The wedding train crossed the path intentionally - to divorce, accidentally - to funny situations at the wedding.
• Spending the night in the groom's house after the wedding means a long life together, and with the bride - a divorce.
• Passing between the bride and groom before visiting the registry office and during the ceremony can provoke infidelity and divorce.
• Young people returning from the registry office should sit straight in the car, without leaning on the back of the seat, then they will be spared everyday troubles.
• You cannot have a wedding with borrowed money - this will lead to poverty, strife and a quick divorce.
• If someone unfamiliar threw money under the wheels of the wedding car, the family will be very rich.
• The wedding cortege should travel very quickly, then the newlyweds will not get into trouble.
• If the cars from the wedding train arrive at the newlyweds' house or at a restaurant by different roads, then misfortunes, quarrels, betrayals and evil spirits will get lost along the way and be left behind.
• It is worth pouring a couple of buckets of clean water under the wheels of the car with the newlyweds, then the newlyweds’ life path will be smooth, and the relationship will be bright and happy.
• The wedding cake must be cut by the bride and groom together; if someone else does this, then someone will constantly interfere in family life, which will ultimately lead to divorce.
• You cannot have a wedding on the thirteenth - family life will be full of anxiety and troubles. And besides, there will definitely be someone who will point out to the newlyweds the poorly chosen wedding day.
• The wedding tablecloth is worth saving. If you lay it on the first three anniversaries in a row, the newlyweds will live a long and happy life together.

Signs about the bride and groom

• If the bride stumbles once before the registry office, she is not sure of her choice, and if she stumbles many times, she is simply very worried.
• The bride should not show herself to the groom in a wedding dress until the wedding day - it is believed that the wedding may not take place.
• You should not let them try on wedding attire and wedding rings - this will lead to scandals and betrayals.
• The bride's underwear should be white.
• The bride should not see herself in full wedding attire before the wedding. When trying on, some part of the outfit is not worn - a veil, veil, gloves, garters.
• Brides do not wear sandals on their feet. It is believed that the future family will live in poverty, and happiness will “leak away.” But if the bride wears worn shoes, then a cloudless family life awaits her.
• If the bride's dress has buttons, then there should be an even number of them.
• The wedding dress is worn only over the head.
• If a wedding dress suddenly tears, the bride is not supposed to sew it up herself. This is done by mom or girlfriend.
• When dressing the bride in a wedding dress and during the ransom, ladies with the same name as the newlywed should not be present, otherwise the future husband will often “look to the side” and look for shortcomings in his wife.
• If the bride steps on the groom’s foot during the wedding ceremony, she will be the head of the family.
• If the bride makes two stitches on her dress with blue thread on her wedding day, she will avoid the evil eye and neutralize other bad omens.
• After the wedding celebration, the bride must, before other relatives and guests, enter the house in which she will live, then strangers and her husband’s infidelities will not interfere in her family life.
• And if the groom (or rather, the husband) carries his wife into the house in his arms, then she will be faithful to him all her life.
• If the groom stumbles in front of the registry office, he doubts his decision.
• If the groom accidentally steps on the bride’s foot, he will have to forgive his wife everything until the first anniversary.
• If the groom sits on the hem of the bride's dress, this means that the future wife will become ill.
• If a bride spills wedding wine, it means her husband will be a drunkard.
• At a wedding, the bride and groom should not eat from the same plate - this will lead to disagreements and misunderstandings.
• If the bride and groom break a plate together and step over the fragments together, then there will be no quarrels in their house.
• Before the wedding, you should not allow girlfriends and friends to stand in front of the bride and groom, especially in front of the mirror, otherwise the husband (wife) will be led away by the one who “stepped” the way.
• If a young wife on the 7th, 9th or 40th day gives her husband the spoon with which he ate at the wedding, then the marriage will never break up.

Signs about relatives and guests

• The mothers of the bride and groom should wear light-colored dresses, and not suits and dark-colored outfits, otherwise they will provoke a quick divorce for their children.
• If the mother-in-law stumbled during the wedding, it means that she spoke an unkind word to the bride.
• The mother of the bride (groom) cries at the wedding - joy attracts the family.
• The father of the bride (groom) is crying - he is crying with grief.
• After the wedding feast, bread and pies should not be thrown away and dried; they are eaten by the whole family so that the newlywed “does not dry out,” that is, so that she is healthy, rosy, beautiful and fertile.
• If two sisters get married on the same day, one of them will be unhappy.
• If one of the guests or relatives sneezed at a wedding, this is fortunate for the newlyweds.
• If relatives and guests at the end of the wedding celebration say goodbye in chorus to the newlyweds: “Live with God!”, then family life will be prosperous.

Frightening situations

II

Sometimes you can hear such stories from married ladies that it becomes creepy. We have collected some of them as examples, but not to scare brides, but to explain that your personal happiness depends on yourself, and not on some unpleasant events.

As a rule, all situations like those listed below are not bad omens, they are just a sabotage act, an expression of someone’s bad will. But at the same time, they are strong in the fear of those who see mysticism and damnation in them. Therefore, if you find yourself in similar circumstances, do not be afraid and tune in to the negative.

Please take into account that it is simply someone who actively does not want your wedding or is taking revenge on you for something. And your task is to pull yourself together, identify this person, and then rid your life of his presence. Preferably forever.

"Torn Veil"

Marina, satisfied and happy, twirled in front of the mirror: after all, she is a miracle how good! Her chestnut curls are tied up in a high hairstyle, her snow-white dress flows all the way to the floor and favorably emphasizes all the advantages of her chiseled girlish figure. There is a blush on his face and his eyes sparkle. Not a single disturbing thought, only anticipation of the most wonderful event - the wedding.

A perky car horn sounded from the yard. The ransom will begin now. All that remains is to throw on the veil and... Marinka staggered, she was picked up by the caring arms of her mother and best friend, and the bride sobbed uncontrollably - in her hands she was holding a veil cut exactly in the middle...

And the wedding would have been hopelessly ruined, but the bride’s mother took everything under her control. She quickly remembered that the day before, a former classmate of Marina’s, who was not invited to the wedding, came to see them. The girl joked cheerfully about this and asked to show the bride’s outfit. She was left alone in the room for only a minute, but, apparently, she had planned something similar in advance, so she managed not only to cut the veil, but also to hang it so that no one would notice anything.

No mysticism, no bad omens, just petty revenge of an offended loser.

Marina calmed down, quickly decorated her hair with white roses and spent the entire wedding as she had always dreamed of - cheerful, beautiful, happy. This was 28 years ago. And the couple still live in perfect harmony. And that unkind classmate is still growing old alone.

"Stained Dress"

Another story: Inga opened the closet, in which an incredibly white wedding dress was waiting for her. She took off the cover and froze - there was an ugly blue spot on her skirt. The young woman pulled herself together: if there is a stain, it means someone needs it. She called her parents, leaving curious friends and relatives behind the doors of the room.

Mom and Dad at first wrote everything off as an accident, but then they admitted that the day before, an elderly aunt who had come from the village for the wedding was indignant that Inga was going to get married in a white dress, having already lived with her future husband for 4 years “in sin.” The old woman shouted that only innocent girls could afford a wedding dress, and the rest should dress up in clothes of other colors.

Inga herself was not at home at that moment. Her parents, having somehow calmed her aunt down, decided not to tell the bride anything in order to protect her from negative emotions. But the harmful relative nevertheless interfered with the natural course of events, ruining the wedding outfit.

The aunt was kicked out of the house in disgrace. Nothing else marred the wedding. Inga put on a dress intended for the second wedding day, which, by the way, was also white. If the groom was surprised, he didn’t show it. In general, he turned out to be extremely patient and flexible.

This marriage has also already been tested for strength - the couple has three children, they live in their own large house, and their existence together still resembles a honeymoon.

"Needles in Shoes"

Another bride, the stately beauty Lyudmila, discovered a needle stuck in her wedding shoe: she didn’t get hurt, but saw it when she took the shoes out of the box. Relatives standing nearby immediately began to wail: “This is damage, the wedding must be cancelled, there will be trouble...”. However, Lucy turned out to be not one of the timid ones.

And there was little that could frighten this lady, who already had two divorces behind her, two little daughters were happily whispering in the next room, and under the windows stood a luxurious, wedding-decorated car - her own, by the way, and not rented. Lyudmila did not believe in omens for a long time; superstition was famously treated in our country in the “nineties”, during which the woman started her difficult business.

All that remained was to understand who did not want the wedding to take place. The answer came naturally. As soon as Lyudmila looked up, she immediately came across the triumphant grin of her sister. She hastily assumed a sympathetic look, but it was too late - the bride had already realized who was taking revenge on her and for what.

Many years ago, she literally “took” her first husband away from her sister, but for a long time she did not feel any remorse about this. Her husband turned out to be a chronic parasite, so she, one might say, did her sister a favor by saving her from the need to work for this man.

But she was still offended and found a way to get even. The woman didn’t attend Lucy’s first and second weddings, but now she decided that she could afford a small triumph.

In general, needles were found in the bride’s purse, gloves, and even in the bouquet. Dangerous “surprises” were removed. The wedding took place. And the sisters no longer communicate. However, Lyudmila does not regret this: she already has a friendly and happy family. She gave birth to two twin boys to her husband, and he “blows away specks of dust” from his entire large family.

The following situations are also not bad omens. These are simply unfavorable coincidences of circumstances that you need to come to terms with and not focus your attention on them.

Cursing relatives

As a rule, if there are many distant relatives at a wedding with whom warm and trusting relationships have not developed, then there will definitely be an individual who will ruin the entire celebration with his statements. He will methodically look for bad omens, voice them, and even curse the bride or groom for some “gross” violations of the ceremony.

Some people don’t like the fact that the bride is not in a white dress, some condemn the newlyweds for a hasty or, on the contrary, long-delayed marriage, and some simply physically cannot see someone else’s happiness, since their own personal life has not worked out. All this is unpleasant, but not fatal. You just need to quickly neutralize the “clique” and try to get her (him) out of the wedding banquet. And, most importantly, do not set yourself up to the idea that “how you spend your wedding is how you will live your life.” All this is nothing more than superstition.

You can also play it safe in advance by inviting to the wedding only those people who are guaranteed not to wish the newlyweds anything bad, since they sincerely love them and dream of their happiness.

Injuries before and during the wedding

It also happens that the bride or groom receives some kind of injury before the wedding. Particularly impressionable individuals see this as a bad omen and immediately advise postponing or even canceling the wedding. And if everything happened during a special event, then the couple is predicted to have a lot of troubles and a quick divorce.

However, if such an injury does not interfere with moving normally and observing all the actions required by the ceremony, then there is nothing wrong with it. The only thing that can really be considered a warning sign of Fate is repeated misfortunes that happen to the couple before and during the wedding. In this case, it’s worth thinking: were you in a hurry?

author of the article Nadezhda POPOVA

About the tradition of throwing a bouquet

The bride throws a bouquet.
The tradition itself of throwing a bouquet to the bride simply did not exist during the times of Ancient Rus'. On the contrary, our ancestors were sure that the bride should under no circumstances part with her main talisman, which could bring her good luck.

Such customs became known in Russia not so long ago. Having spied on the countries of Europe, the newlyweds liked this unusual act when the girl threw flowers into the hall. It is believed that the bride thereby shares with every piece of her happiness, trying to please the people around her.

If you look further into history, you can note that the ritual dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, in Europe, people were sure that the bride on her wedding day was surrounded by a special energy of happiness and boundless love. People tried to take at least a little happiness for themselves. Therefore, at the end of the celebration, unmarried girls tore off a piece of fabric from their wedding dress.

Nowadays, such barbarity would amaze people. But just imagine what happened to the girl’s wedding dress when each friend came up and tore off a piece for herself. In addition, the bride also threw a bouquet, but it could only go to one unmarried girl.

Nowadays, the tradition has changed a little. Fortunately, no one tears the bride’s dress, trying to take a piece of love energy for themselves. It's enough for everyone that the girl throws flowers. This ritual has been preserved to this day. However, at a wedding it is worth considering in advance whether this ritual will be performed.

So, for example, it is customary to refuse it if the girl has only a small number of unmarried friends. In this case, there is simply no point in holding a ceremony, because there will be no one to throw the bouquet to. It looks very funny when only 2 friends go on stage. This quantity is very small. It is better for the bride to divide her bouquet into 2 equal parts at the end of the celebration and give it to her close friends.

What rings will bring happiness

For weddings, only smooth rings are chosen, without engraving. Accessories for the bride and groom are chosen in the same color scheme and in a similar style, so that the newlyweds live on the same wavelength - in peace and harmony.

• The rings must be new. Jewelry is not made from melted metals, including parents’ rings. Old metals one way or another carry energy, including negative energy.
• No one should touch wedding rings. This will help avoid the transfer of negative energy. Only an innocent child can touch the rings of those getting married.
• The pillow and box are removed by the bridesmaid or groomsman after the rings are exchanged. The newlyweds themselves should not touch the pillow - this means separation.
• In the ancient Russian tradition, it was considered bad luck to drop a ring during a wedding. This promised a break in the marriage. However, failure can be avoided - the witness must take a thread to the registry office. If the ring falls, it is strung on a thread and handed over to the bride or groom.
• Apart from rings, the newlyweds should not have any other jewelry on their hands.

People don't part with their wedding ring throughout their entire married life. It is considered bad luck to lose a ring. In some cases, it is not possible to wear a ring on your finger. For example, in a workplace, wearing a ring can lead to injury. In this case, the accessory is worn on a neck chain.

Color spectrum

There are no strict requirements for nature’s floral gifts - each flower is beautiful in its own way, and everyone has different tastes. But it is not customary to give flowers in dark shades for a wedding, no matter how chic they may seem. According to wedding tradition, the dominant color at the celebration is white. It symbolizes the purity of thoughts and tender feelings of the newlyweds.

Cream, milky, pink, lilac, soft blue, lilac - for wedding bouquets, the whole range of white and pastel colors is at the disposal of donors.

The exception is exclusive weddings where an original style or a specific color is planned. For example, an informal wedding in a Gothic style, a wedding outdoors or in an ethnic style, a costume wedding. But as a rule, the newlyweds inform the invitees about such details in advance.

It is worth noting that the floral rule about pastel colors does not have strict limits. This is rather a good tradition, a tribute to the bride’s wedding dress. For lovers of bright colors in bouquets, a seasonal option is suitable. After all, the bouquet can easily be played up in the spirit of the season.

Spring is characterized by delicate shades of lily of the valley or lilac. The awakening of nature, as a symbol of a nascent new family. After a long winter, young greenery is especially pleasing to the eye, so there can be a lot of it in a bouquet. For example, sprigs of asparagus or decorative fern.

In winter, solemn white flowers, like crystal from the frost, will look great. It is desirable that they be of noble varieties - roses, lilies, orchids. Or, on the contrary, you can choose lively and bright colors as a symbol of sunny summer in frosty winter.

In autumn, colors of warm shades of red and gold are appropriate, because it is harvest time, and as a symbol of abundance and prosperity for a new married couple. In late autumn, when winter has not yet come into its own, and nature is rather dull, the bright colors of flowers will decorate the celebration.

Summer is the time of flowering and a variety of flower choices. At this time of year, it is best to focus on general rules or the preferences of the heroes of the occasion. If the weather is very hot, then the color scheme of the bouquet can be refreshing like spring, without an overabundance of bright colors. But in a cloudy summer, a bouquet with rich colors will warm the bride and add a festive mood to everyone present.

Small and minor things are no less important!

A wedding cake is also a matter of the last month before the wedding, because, as a rule, pastry shops do not accept orders longer before the celebration.

This is an important, but not at all difficult task that will not take much time, the main thing is just not to forget about it! By the way, a month before the wedding, you need to start distributing responsibilities for the special day: which of your friends or relatives will pick up the same cake and take it to the restaurant, who will decorate the wedding cars, who will bring the cameramen to start filming...

It is important in the funnel of wedding preparations not to forget about the upcoming vacation during the honeymoon: 30 days before the wedding it is already necessary to sign a vacation application and purchase tickets, unless this is provided for in a special tourist package