Unless you?re a highly curious person, you?ve probably never looked into the history of common wedding traditions. Did you know that many of them originated from superstitions" You?ll probably be observing many of these customs already in your wedding celebrations?but if you?re not, maybe add a bit of fun to your special day by doing so! Surely, everyone could use some extra luck in love. But regardless of whether you believe in that sort of thing or not, you might at least find it interesting to hear why we do what we do (and say what we say) at weddings.
1. Don?t Let Rain Ruin Your Day

Although less-than-perfect weather is sure to put a damper on your special day, don?t view it as a bad thing. Rain during a wedding is said to bring good luck and fertility. 2. Don?t Shoo the Spider

If you find a spider on your wedding dress, know that it came to give a blessing. Spiders are considered lucky if found in your home as well, as they?re said to bring prosperity. So, even if you?re bug-squeamish, try not to freak out too much.
3. Wear Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue

You might not know the full rhyme, which stems from Victorian-era England: ?Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe.? It is said that if a bride has all of these on her wedding day, the happy couple will be assured luck in their relationship. Why the odd mix" Something old is a tribute to the bride?s past and something new represents the ne...