Happy is the Bride the Sun Shines on: Wedding Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions

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Contemporary Books, 1995 - Reference - 178 pages
Far 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
8
With This Ring
11
Ring Around the Baby
17
The Glitter of Jewels
21
Marry in White Everything Right
25
Dress for Success
29
The Single Most Widely Known Wedding Superstition in America
35
Pass the Veil On
39
Happy Is the Bride the Sun Shines On
95
Always a Bridesmaid
99
Ruling the Roost
103
Putting the Right Foot Forward
107
Kiss the Bride
111
A Weeping Bride Makes a Laughing Wife
116
Something Old Something New
119
White Satin Slippers
123

Lucky Garter
43
Stocking Up
47
A Lump of Sugar in Your Glove
49
A Bridal Posy
51
Warming the Threshold
59
Jumping the Broom
63
Good Housekeeping
67
On Pins and Needles
71
Awakened by Birds Singing
73
Lucky Gifts
77
Marry Under a Full Moon
81
Marry on Monday for Wealth
87
When Decembers Snows Fall Fast
89
Rice Toss
129
Perchance to Dream
133
Cutting the Cake
137
The Food of Love
143
First Comes Love Then Comes Marriage
147
Delaying Tactics
153
Avoiding Hard Labor
157
Breaking Glass
161
Dance Every Dance
165
Just for the Groom
167
GoodLuck Pieces
171
Further Reading
177
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