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WEDDING BELIEF
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A GIRL TO CATCH 3 BOUQUETS AT WEDDINGS. THIS
MEANS SHE WILL NEVER GET MARRIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.545 BELIEF -- Bad luck Plants BELIEF -- Bad luck Numbers |
Date learned: 11-00-1982
THE GIRL WHO CATCHES THE BRIDAL BOUQUET IS THE NEXT ONE TO GET
MARRIED OF ALL THE GIRLS AT THE WEDDING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss |
Date learned: 00001970S
An Irish bride should carry an Irish linen handkerchief in her
wedding bouquet down the aisle. When she tosses her bouquet
(inclusive of her handkerchief) the girl who catches it will have
good luck. The young lady who caught it should then place it in her
wedding bouquet, and the next girl to catch it will have good luck.
The same tradition will be carried on from bride to bride.
Where learned: NEW JERSEY ; Woman in an Irish import store ; Stone Harbor
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 08-00-1990
AT OUR WEDDING MY WIFE PLACED FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AS A SIGN OF HER
VIRGINITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
WHEN GETTING MARRIED, YOU HAVE A SMALL "TOKEN" BOUQUET
MADE UP WHICH YOU GIVE TO THE BLESSED MOTHER SO THAT
SHE WILL GUIDE YOU AND HELP YOU DURING YOUR MARRIED
LIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet |
Date learned: 02-02-1970
THE BRIDE SHOULD LEAVE HER BRIDAL BOUQUET ON THE VIRGIN
MARY'S ALTAR IN THE CHURCH AFTER SHE IS MARRIED, SO
THAT SHE MAY HAVE A CHILD WITHIN A YEAR.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT WAS TOLD BY A DEAR FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet |
Date learned: 10-06-1967