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