You probably know the standard saying, \u201cSomething old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.\u201d But there are a host of traditions surrounding a wedding \u2013 some of which are still around, others which have been discarded like a wilted bridal bouquet.<\/p>\n
Here are a few that used to be a \u201cthing.\u201d Will they make a comeback? We\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n
In some European countries, the couple would plant a tree (generally, a pine) at their new home prior to the wedding ceremony. It was meant to symbolize good luck in their new start.<\/p>\n
This is still a bit of a superstition, that the groom shouldn\u2019t \u201csee\u201d the bride before the ceremony. However, more couples are taking their chances and staging a \u201cfirst look\u201d photo op. It captures some of the magic, and it has the added benefit of calming pre-ceremony jitters.<\/p>\n