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Wedding traditions have evolved over the centuries as couples have joined together. The traditions that are most recognized are those that convey wishes for good luck for the new couple. The good luck blessings bestowed by these traditions are for happiness, prosperity and marital unity. Wedding traditions common in the United States are: The Bride Wears White – This became a tradition after Queen Victoria chose to wear a white bridal gown instead of the royal silver gown. Until then brides would get married wearing their best gown. White also symbolizes purity and is thought to ward of evil spirits. In 2009 bridal gowns are often shades of pink, blue, lavender or yellow so pale as to be almost white. “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue” – is another of the wedding traditions dating back to the Victorian era. The “old” symbolizes the tie the bride feels to her family; “new” symbolizes the couple’s hope for a happiness in their new life together; something “borrowed” from a woman with a happy marriage is supposed to pass on that happiness to the bride; “blue” signifies faithfulness and devotion. 
Groom’s Boutonniere – In the Middle Ages a knight would wear his lady’s scarf or flowers – her “colors” – as a statement of his love and devotion. The modern boutonniere now represents the groom’s commitment. Bridal Bouquet – Of all the wedding traditions this one has probably been around the longest. Flowers represent good luck, and other messages of love, purity, loyalty, modesty and true love, depending on the color and type of flower used. “You May Kiss the Bride” – The kiss that follows these words close the wedding ceremony and represent the joining of their souls in a life-long commitment. 
Third Finger Left Hand – Both ancient Egyptians and 17th century Europeans believed there was a “vein of love” running directly from the heart to the third finger of the left hand. Rice Throwing – This ancient tradition of tossing rice is supposed to ensure the couple is blessed with fertility and children. This tradition has changed in the last few years from throwing rice to throwing bird seed which is safer for the birds to digest. 
Wedding Cake – The wheat used to bake the wedding cake was believed by the Romans to bestow fertility and ensure a “fruitful union”. The sweetness of the cake was supposed to bless the new couple’s life with a lasting sweetness. Exchanging bites of the cake is supposed to create a connection between the couple and signify their care and devotion to each other. While modern couples may poo-poo the superstitions surrounding these wedding traditions, most will still use some form of these traditions in their wedding. After all, one doesn’t have to believe in luck or wishes to want them to bless your union.
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