"Wedding Trivia You Didn't Know Until Becoming a Bride! Fascinating Facts That Will Make You Want to Hit the 'Wow' Button!"

2020.10.27 published

The First Wedding Preparation: An Unknown World for the Bride-to-Be!

For a novice bride-to-be, a wedding is an [unknown world]. There are many unfamiliar terms and customs that are not very clear, and it’s common to follow traditions simply because "everyone does it."

For example, do you know why wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand...? Do you understand why the groom doesn’t get drunk despite being served a lot of alcohol at the wedding...?

There are reasons behind both of these things. There are many more [unknown but meaningful] aspects of weddings. Here are some trivia about weddings that might be good to know or not (?).

@sn02060519

／Is It Okay to Know or Not!?／ Wedding Trivia ① Why Do We Wear Wedding Rings on the Fourth Finger of the Left Hand?

During the “exchange of rings” where couples vow their love, after exchanging rings, they wear wedding rings on the fourth finger of the left hand. Do you know why it’s the fourth finger of the left hand?

@ya0420_wedding

The reason for wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand comes from Greek mythology. In ancient Greece, it was believed that the left hand's fourth finger was connected to the heart by a vein. By wearing a ring on the left fourth finger, it is said to grasp the partner's heart and strengthen the vow of marriage ♡

@k_bride0212

By the way, wedding rings are circular and symbolize “[love] that never ends.” The meaning of the ring is also very romantic ♡

@hro0808

／Is It Okay to Know or Not!?／ Wedding Trivia ② Is It True That Getting Married in June Brings Happiness? [June Bride]

Many people have probably heard the saying that [brides who marry in June will be happy].

@romin_wedding

June comes from the Roman goddess "Juno." This goddess is considered a symbol of marital happiness and is celebrated on June 1. Hence, the saying that June brides will be happy like Juno originated from this belief.＊

／Is It Okay to Know or Not!?／ Wedding Trivia ③ Is It True That Grooms Don’t Get Drunk No Matter How Much They Drink at Weddings?

At weddings, bosses, seniors, colleagues, and friends continuously pour drinks for the groom. Have you ever worried, “Is it okay for him to drink so much?”

In reality, there is a [bucket] placed under the main table where the bride and groom sit, and the groom discreetly disposes of the alcohol he can’t drink into this bucket.＊ So, even if he only takes a sip, it doesn’t seem to fill up! It would be a disaster if the groom got drunk, so this is a thoughtful consideration typical of a wedding venue.＊

／Is It Okay to Know or Not!?／ Wedding Trivia ④ Why Do We Throw the Bouquet?

The bouquet toss, which is a traditional performance at weddings where the bride shares her happiness, is a popular event ♡ Why do we have to throw the bouquet...?

In England around the 14th century, female guests would pull and take wedding dresses or accessories from the bride to share in her happiness.

As a protective measure against this, the tradition of throwing the bouquet began. It seems that the desire of women wanting to share in the bride's happiness was strong enough that the bride felt threatened and threw the bouquet!

@chihitomo.wedding

／Is It Okay to Know or Not!?／ Wedding Trivia ⑤ Is the Wedding Cake a Fake?

At weddings, couples perform their first joint task by cutting the cake and feeding each other, the [first bite].＊ Afterwards, the cake is served to guests during dessert time, right?◎ While the wedding cake is a fantastic performance, did you know that most of it is “fake”?

@mochan_40

The wedding cake used at weddings is called “imitation cake,” and most are made with a base of polystyrene covered with whipped cream.＊ Tall wedding cakes and even large flat wedding cakes would be so heavy that they would sink if they were real...!

Only the part used during the cake cutting or first bite is a real “fresh cake,” while the cake served to the guests is usually prepared separately by the venue. Indeed, a wedding cake that has been on display for a long time and used for the first bite is not sanitary. A patissier who can create a wedding cake that looks real is truly amazing! ♡

@morirena_ftw

／Is It Okay to Know or Not!?／ Wedding Trivia ⑥ If It Rains on the Wedding Day, Will You Be Happy for Life?

If it rains on your once-in-a-lifetime wedding day, you might feel gloomy, thinking, “Why does it have to rain today...?” But did you know there’s a saying that a rainy wedding day means you will be happy?

@__ayanatsu__

In Europe, it is said that rain during a wedding is the Gods crying tears on behalf of the bride and groom for their entire lives. Thus, the couple will live happily without shedding tears in the future.＊

In Japan, there’s a saying that “rain hardens the earth,” suggesting that stability follows disasters.◎ Even if it rains on your wedding day, let’s keep a happy mindset and believe in a bright future ♡

@mountain_wedding

How Many Things Would You Have Not Known if You Didn't Hold a Wedding?

There are many sayings and customs related to weddings, as well as considerations from wedding venues.＊ These are all things you wouldn’t know unless you have a wedding, right? ◎

It’s okay to know or not, but knowing them might make the wedding preparation even more enjoyable ♡ These little trivia might be worth sharing with your groom or friends planning to have a wedding! ♩

@kaede_wedding519