From tossing rice to wearing white, weddings are full of traditions that date back hundreds of years.
This phrase is actually only one part of the century-old tradition, dating back to Victorian-era England.
(ViaThe Knot).
What would they need protection from, you may be asking?
Even your reception playlist can be full of oldies-but-goodies, and we’ll count it.
(viaReader’s Digest).
And these traditions aren’t just for the brides anymore, grooms are encouraged to participate too.
Understandably, most couples today opt-out of that particular item.
Thinking outside the box is one of the best parts of participating in this tradition.
The something blue tradition arose from an evil-eye curse
Your colors are navy and gray?
Perfect, there’s your something blue.
The blue item was usually a garter belt that the groom would later fling across the room.
That tradition seems to be fading out in recent years as well, but the blue has remained.
The evil eye most likely has better things to do, anyways.
