Happy Is the Bride the Sun Shines OnFar beyond the well tread "something borrowed, something blue" and typical bridal bouquet toss, there are hundreds of lesser known but fascinating customs and beliefs that play a special role in weddings worldwide. Happy Is the Bride the Sun Shines On is a charming collection of unique nuptial traditions and superstitions. From the significance of knotted floral ribbons to the effect rain may have on the bridal party's future, these illustrated pages are filled with enough good wishes and hopeful signs to set a happy tone for the big day. Newly redesigned and beautifully packaged, this sophisticated keepsake makes a perfect gift for the bride or groom-to-be. |
Contents
A Weepy Ring Foretells a Weepy Marriage | 7 |
With This Ring | 11 |
Ring Around the Baby | 17 |
Copyright | |
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Happy is the Bride the Sun Shines on: Wedding Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions Leslie Jones No preview available - 1995 |
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baby bad luck Beliefs and Superstitions borrowed break bridal bed bride and groom bride cake Bride the Sun bride wears bride-to-be bride's father bride's gown bridesmaids broom catch the bouquet coin color couple couple's cuts the cake ding dream engagement ring Evil Eye evil spirits finger Folklore future spouse garter girl give the bride glass groom cake hazelnuts horseshoe husband It's good luck It's lucky kiss the bride knot leaves the church LESLIE JONES lots of children maid of honor marriage married couple medieval mother never number of children penny piece of bread piece of wedding rain reception riage ribbons sleep someone Sun Shines symbolizes threshold throw toss traditional unlucky unmarried untie wedding bed wedding cake wedding ceremony wedding clothes wedding day wedding dress wedding gifts wedding gown wedding guests wedding night wedding party wedding ring wedding superstitions Weepy wish worn