The spouses who discover the wedding dress of their future woman would attract in trouble, according to this well -established superstition, which crosses generations of bride and groom.
It’s well known, The future groom should not see the wedding dress before D -Day. At the risk of having marriage to the condom! Some couples take this superstition very seriously to the point of not seeing themselves the days preceding the ceremony. For the most part, this tradition of making future spouses sleep separately the day before the wedding is above all a desire to preserve the effect of surprise when the bride appears in her immaculate dress. So a simple surprise or real superstition effect? Here are some explanations.
A priori, this practice would flow from the era of arranged marriages dating from the Middle Ages, when the groom discovered his half once in front of the altar (and could not change his mind!). The wedding dress was therefore kept secret until the last moment, symbolizing the purity and surprise of the big day. Over time, this custom has turned into superstition. It is believed today that revealing the dress before marriage could attract bad luck on the union.
For many, this remains a way to preserve the magic and emotion from the moment when the future groom discovers his half dressed in her dress for the first time. It is this suspended moment, loaded with emotion, that many brides wish to preserve. If you are not very superstitious, it can therefore be interesting to respect this practice for the surprise that it generates. Indeed, what could be more moving than a romantic look at the discovery of his half in a wedding dress?
The superstitions around weddings do not stop there! Another thing that would be bad, it’s May! According to certain beliefs dating from the Roman era, getting married during this time of the year would bring nothing good: “May weddings never flourish“. In reality, this belief comes from the fact that this month was devoted to the cult of tombs and therefore, not very conducive to other activities such as marriage. Finally, so that your marriage is good auspicious, it is recommended to bring something new, something old, something blue and something borrowed. The first would be synonymous with future, the second of durability, the third of fidelity, Traditional English rhyme, reading what the bride must have on her on wedding day to bring her luck.
