Did you know that it is good luck to get married when the second hand of the clock is going upward? Did you know that it is bad luck to see the bride in all her glory before she walks down the aisle? The following is a list of "wedding superstitions" compiled from brides around the nation.

The following superstitions are meant for entertainment purposes only. They are not to be taken literally.
 
Over the Threshold
When a newly married couple enters their home, the groom should carry the bride over the threshold because if the bride should stumble entering the home, it is a bad omen.
 
Tying Tin Cans
Tying tin cans to the back of the newlywed's car is good luck because the noise will frighten away evil spirits.
 
Lit Candles
If candles are lit on your wedding day and they go out it means an evil spirit is near by!

Top layer of your Wedding Cake #1
In the United Kingdom, it is traditional to save the top layer of your wedding cake for the christening of your first child.
 
Smashing Glasses
When you and your husband toast your new life together you must smash the glasses that you toast with. This way the glasses are never used for a better purpose.
 
Lucky Day to Marry
The Victorians believed it was lucky to marry on a day during the week the groom was born. But the luckiest day to marry was on the groom's actual birthday.
 
The White Wedding Gown
White dresses have nothing to do with virginity. In ancient times, cloth was very expensive to bleach and more than 1 bleaching was required. The whiter the cloth, the more affluent the bride's family. Some symbols of virginity/purity are bride's hair worn down at the ceremony, orange blossoms, or a wreath of flowers worn on the head.
Throwing Rice
Throwing rice at the new couple was to "feed" the evil spirits and distract them; thus, keeping the new marriage safe.
 
Top-Layer of the Wedding Cake #2
The top layer of the wedding cake should be saved for the couples first anniversary. It should be wrapped in plastic wrap, then paper towels, then freezer paper, then taped with freezer tape and frozen to insure that it will not ruin. You can put the cake in the freezer for an hour or so to set the icing before wrapping if you want. On the first anniversary, remove the cake from the freezer, let thaw, and enjoy the memories of your wedding day.
 
No Knives, Please
In the Jewish tradition, it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. In case someone should give knives, the bride should transform the exchange into a financial transaction by giving a penny or nominal sum for the knives.
 
Stand-in Bride
The bride is never supposed to practice walking down the aisle during her rehearsal or it will bring bad luck. The most popular alternative is to ask a close friend not in the wedding party to be your "Stand in Bride".
 
Tears of Happiness
If a bride cries on her wedding day, those shall be the last tears she ever sheds over her marriage.
 
I'm on the left and you're on the right
The bride is on the left side of the groom in Christian marriages so that the groom could have easy access to his sword to defend his bride from rival suitors.
 
The Veil
The veil is to disguise the bride from evil spirits
 
Throwing Rice #2
Throwing rice is supposed to be a way of wishing fertility and prosperity to the bride & groom.
 
The Second-Hand of the Clock
Rumor has it that couples should marry when the second-hand of the clock is going up instead of going down. For example, 2:30pm or 10:45am.