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WEDDING SUPERSTITION
IT WAS BAD LUCK FOR THE GROOM TO SEE THE BRIDE IN HER WEDDING DRESS
OR EVEN THE DRESS ALONE AT ANYTIME BEFORE THE WEDDING.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A GERMAN CUSTOM.
Where learned: OHIO ; MOGADORE
Date learned: 10-00-1976
CUSTOM FOR BRIDE AND GROOM TO OBEY.
BRIDE AND GROOM ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO SEE EACH OTHER FROM SIX O'CLOCK
THE EVENING BEFORE THE WEDDING UP UNTIL THE CEREMONY. WIVES TALE-- TO
HAVE A LONG AND PROSPEROUS MARRIAGE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Separation before wedding |
Date learned: 11-00-1982
THE GROOM SHOULD NEVER LOOK AT THE BRIDE BEFORE THEY
ARE MARRIED ON THEIR WEDDING DAY. IF HE DOES, BAD
LUCK WILL COME TO HIM.
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS MANY YEARS AGO BEFORE A WEDDING.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Separation before wedding |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
THE BRIDEGROOM IS NOT SUPPOSED TO SEE THE BRIDE
BEFORE THE WEDDING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Separation before wedding |
Date learned: 11-28-1967
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR THE GROOM TO SEE THE BRIDE BEFORE
THE CEREMONY ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Separation before wedding |
Date learned: 03-10-1967
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR THE GROOM TO SEE THE BRIDE
BEFORE THE CEREMONY ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING.
Submitter comment:
LEARNED IN 1952 ON THE DAY OF MY SISTER'S
WEDDING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CHRIST THE KING CHURCH
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Separation before wedding |