What are the weirdest traditions or superstitions you have ever heard from the elderlies while planning for your wedding? Some of the older generations have a different mindset with the current trend that we are flowing with. “No black! No white flowers!” they said, but who still follows the old mindset nowadays? Aha, let’s get started to explore the different traditions and superstitions that you might have already heard of.
1. White flowers
In Chinese traditions, white flowers symbolize deaths and are used in funerals. But worry not if you’re into the white & green floral theme that’s currently in trend now! White roses actually symbolize purity and you can actually use them for your wedding. Afraid that your parents will start nagging once they are aware of your white floral selections? Use ivory roses instead and it’s equally nice. You can consider to add in touches of maybe burgundy, blush or champagne as well.
2. Black
What will go wrong with black? Black signify bad luck and people usually wear black to mourn or to attend funeral. That’s why people often say not to dress in black if you’re attending a wedding as it might bring bad luck to the couple. Does it really bring bad luck? We wouldn’t know though as it’s dependent on how superstitious the couple are.
3. Attending event
Couple shouldn’t attend funerals if their wedding is around the corner as it will result in bad luck. They also shouldn’t attend any weddings 3 months before & after your own wedding or visiting friends/relatives that just gave birth as it’s believed to have your luck clashed. It’s up to personal beliefs but don’t say I never warn you hor!
4. Meeting another bride on your wedding day
Yes, it might sound cool to meet another bride on your wedding day BUT it’s not a good thing at all. Both brides will have a clash of luck! The percentage isn’t really high yet it might happen. How should you do if it really happens though? Bestman of both sides should exchange an angpow to balance out the bad effects on couple’s behalf. Please remember to brief your bestman on what to do if such occasions really happen.
5. Bridesmaid
ACCORDING to traditions, a lady can’t be a bridesmaid for more than 3 times otherwise she won’t be able to get married herself. By this belief, brides are recommended not to have someone as your bridesmaid if she has been a bridesmaid for more than 3 times otherwise you will feed on her bad marital luck. But if you really only have that 1 bff that you must have her as your bridesmaid, can is can la, here comes the solution to remove the curse! Sounds magical but just kidding, it’s just a myth. To rid of the bad marital luck, get her to catch your bridal bouquet OR she has to be a bridesmaid for 7 times.
FAQs
During the actual ceremony, the bride and groom will stand in front of their elders and serve them tea while addressing them by their formal titles. In return, the elders will gift the couple red packets or gifts to show their blessing.
What is an example of wedding superstition and belief? ›
Wearing "something old" represents the bride's past, while the "something new" symbolizes the couple's happy future. The bride is supposed to get her "something borrowed" from someone who is happily married in the hope that some of that person's good fortune rubs off on her. "Something blue" denotes fidelity and love.
What is the superstition about the bride? ›
Carrying the bride over the threshold.
Dating back centuries, carrying the bride over the threshold was seen as a way to avoid bringing evil spirits into a couple's new home, as the bride was said to be more vulnerable to spiritual attacks through the soles of her feet.
What is the superstition about being a bridesmaid 3 times? ›
While being a bridesmaid was considered a great way to find a husband, woe betide any young woman who was a bridesmaid three times without her own offer of marriage – superstition told that if this were to happen she would never find her perfect man!
What are Singapore's traditions? ›
Some popular Singaporean customs and traditions are: While meeting a Singaporean formally or informally, make sure to shake hands firmly with all, even when departing. A slight bow while shaking hands is considered respectful. Take off the shoes before entering anyone's house.
Is marriage important in Singapore? ›
A representative sample of 2,356 Singapore residents were polled between November and December 2023 in three age groups: 21 to 34, 35 to 49, and 50 to 64. While 70 per cent of the youngest group think it is not necessary to get married, 58 per cent of the middle group and 50 per cent of the oldest group feel the same.
What is superstitious tradition? ›
Superstitions are long-held beliefs that appear to be rooted in coincidence or cultural tradition rather than logic or facts. Superstitions are often connected to pagan beliefs or religious practices that were widespread in the past.
What are superstitions and rituals? ›
Rituals are repeated behaviors based on defined patterns, whereas superstitions are repeated behaviors based on a belief, in the absence of logic or reason, that it will affect the outcome of a given situation. The key difference is logic/reason.
What day is bad luck to get married? ›
Wednesday is the luckiest day to marry and Saturday is the unluckiest. An auspicious rhyme from English folklore rules: "Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday best of all, Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses, Saturday for no luck at all." Sprinkling the bride with wheat or rice brings fruitfulness.
Do you have to kiss the bride? ›
Having a first kiss is NOT a legal requirement. Some couples are not comfortable with a “forced” public kiss – and celebrants are quite happy to leave the kiss out of the ceremony.
In some cultures, wearing pearls on your wedding day is frowned upon, as they are said to represent the tears that you'll shed during your marriage. Grim or what? But in other cultures, wearing pearls on your wedding day is meant to prevent tears during your marriage.
Is it bad to have 7 bridesmaids? ›
Let's cut right to the chase: You can have as many or as few bridesmaids as you want. There's no right or wrong number—it's completely up to you and your partner, depending on who you want standing with you on the wedding day. If you want to include 10 bridesmaids in your wedding party, go ahead and do your thing.
What is the bridesmaid curse? ›
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride
Back then people thought that if you'd been a bridesmaid 3 times and hadn't caught the eye of a suitable partner then you were obviously destined to end up on your own. Not to worry though, this curse could be lifted once you'd been a bridesmaid at 7 weddings.
Is it bad to have 8 bridesmaids? ›
If you find yourself breaking out in a stress sweat over how many bridesmaids to have in your bridal party, take it from professional wedding planner Manda Worthington: "This is your day, and you can have as few or as many bridesmaids as you want by your side."
What are the traditional wedding rules? ›
- Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged. ...
- The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding. ...
- The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle. ...
- You Must Have a Wedding Party. ...
- The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender. ...
- Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations. ...
- Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One.
Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of marriage vows by a couple, presentation of a gift (offering, rings, symbolic item, flowers, money, dress), and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or celebrant.
Who pays for a wedding in Singapore? ›
Traditionally, the bride's family would shoulder most of the wedding expenses in Singapore. But today, modern couples often share the costs or finance the wedding themselves.
What do Singaporeans wear to weddings? ›
While many Singaporeans interpret a formal wedding dress code to mean a maxi dress or a button-down shirt, that is far from the case. A formal dress code is actually very similar to a black-tie dress code. The choices for women are still a floor-length gown, a fancy co*cktail dress, or a dressy pantsuit.
