What does something blue mean in western wedding customs?

Something blue in Western wedding customs means that the bride should wear some blue ornaments or a blue bouquet on the wedding day, which symbolizes the chastity and purity of the bride.

Western weddings are different from Chinese weddings, but some of its traditional customs are also blessings and auspicious symbols. In addition to something blue, there is also Something Old, which means wearing the wedding dress or jewelry or headdress that your mother wore when she got married, expressing a meaning of inheriting beauty;

Something New, which means accepting a blessed gift from a friend, such as an ornament or a dress, which represents the meaning of a new life;

Something New, which means accepting a blessed gift from a friend, such as an ornament or a dress, representing the meaning of a new life; Something Borrowed, meaning, borrowing things from others, especially from wealthy friends and relatives to borrow valuables in the shoes, is a symbol of bringing wealth.

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Western wedding traditions:

1, diamond engagement ring:

This tradition began in the 15th century, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria made a promise to Mary with a diamond ring. At that time, his close friends submitted a document saying, "Your Highness, in the engagement, you must send a ring with a diamond." Maximilian accepted. This ceremony has been passed down for centuries since then.

2, white gloves:

Gloves are a token of love. In the Middle Ages, many gentlemen gave gloves to their sweethearts as a sign of marriage. If the other person wears those gloves when he goes to church on Sunday, it means she has agreed to his proposal.

3, throw flower ball

The bride throws a flower ball means whoever receives it will soon be married, so we can often see this scene: a group of ecstatic young people waiting for the bride's hands to throw a flower ball.

4, the bride's hand bouquet

Hand bouquet is present in the Western wedding, he is from an ancient custom, the ancient Westerners believe that the strong smell of spices and herbs (even including garlic and fine onions) can protect the wedding people from bad luck and disease, so that this custom has been inherited.

5, customized wedding cake

Since Roman times, the cake has been an integral part of the ceremony. In those days, weddings ended with a loaf of bread being broken over the bride's head. The wheat, the material used to make the bread, symbolized fertility. The breadcrumbs, on the other hand, represented good luck, and the guests were eager to pick them up. According to the traditional customs of the Middle Ages, the bride and groom kiss across the cake.

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