If you’re a bride-to-be you’ve probably searched for your something blue, asked to borrow an item from a happily married woman, bought yourself something new and found yourself something old.

We here at Arbutus at The Crannagh have put together a little list of the traditions and superstitions that might play a part in your big day.

Your Selected Wedding Day

A lot of thought went into the day of the week that a couple chose to get married.

Whilst Monday brought wealth and Tuesday brought health, it was said to be unlucky to get married on a Saturday and the ideal day was a Wednesday as it was thought to be the best day of all.

Thankfully, wedding traditions and superstitions aside the most popular day for a couple to now get married is a Saturday.

Bonus, you probably don’t have to suffer that sore head at work!

Bridesmaids

As one of the most popular on this list of wedding traditions and superstitions, most bridal parties include bridesmaids.

Most females will have considered who’s going to help them prep and plan their big day, the girls who will walk down the aisle with you and ensure your outfit is perfect.

However, planning hen parties and fixing the bride’s veil weren’t always a bridesmaid’s duties.

Their most important duty was to stand as a distraction to any evil spirits that may wish to harm the bride.

Bridesmaids originally were dressed the same as the bride so any evil wrongdoers were confused as to who the bride was.

Veil of Protection

Everyone loves to accessorize on their wedding day and you’ve probably always thought a veil is the ultimate wedding accessory, not a shield from evil spirits like it was once considered.

Way back before your biggest worry was someone Instagramming your dress before the evening guests arrive, brides had to stress about being attacked by evil spirits! This adds a new meaning to wedding stress…

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