Author: Rebecca Furbank

In this post I am going to tell you about some lesser known wedding superstitions.

Weddings today some brides wear a veil, some don’t and that’s ok but dating back to the Greeks and Romans all brides wore a veil because they believed a veil would make the bride less susceptible to curses from jealous witches or evil spirits who wanted to steal her happiness.

Another superstition is if one of your rings gets dropped in the ceremony who ever dropped it was due to die next?

If you receive knives as a wedding present the Vikings believed this was bad luck. A knife was seen to break of cut the marriage up.

Lastly being carried over the threshold, this was to avoid bringing evil spirits into the house. People believed the bride is more vulnerable and the evil spirits would entre through the soles of the brides feet.

Today’s post we are going to be discussing all things superstitious.

This saying is based on an Old English rhyme that dates back to 19th-century. It says that a bride should have on her wedding day: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Did you know the Brides something borrowed should be something from a happily married woman? in the hopes that their happy marriage rubs off on the newly married couple. Also that is not the end to the rhyme, it ends with a sixpence in your shoe. In the 19th century the brides dad would put a sixpence in the brides shoe for good luck and prosperity. (My colleagues from Anne Furbank actually brought me a sixpence coin for my wedding which I tied to my bouquet.)

Another well known superstition is rain on your wedding day is meant to be good luck, this is because it symbolizes fertility and cleaning, starting your marriage on a clean slate.

Do Seasons Differ In Occasion Wear Like They Do Downstairs?

Becky  – Seasons have become less important in occasion wear and a lot of that is down to where people get married.  Weddings are no longer restricted to being church followed by a reception elsewhere so the outside elements don’t have the same impact.

What advice would you give to any Mother of the Bride or Groom?

Becky – Buying an outfit as Mother of the Bride or Groom can be daunting but embrace it. Be prepared to try different styles and take the advice of our team. They have been doing this a long time and remember at the end of the day you are our advert so we want you to feel and look amazing as much as you do!

Do you have a favourite style when buying occasion wear for the shop?

Becky – I can’t say I have a favourite style when buying. If the fit is good and the customer is smiling because she feels great then that becomes my favourite style.

What is your favourite thing about buying Mother of the Bride or Groom Outfits?

Becky – I love the glamour of buying Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits. We do weddings well in the UK and long may that continue.

Is there a celebrity Mother of the Bride or Groom whose outfit you loved?

Becky – I loved the simplicity of Carole Middleton’s outfits, she was understated and super elegant.

Do you think your shoes and bag should match?

Becky – No, shoes and bag do not have to match but I firmly believe it is down to the individual to make that choice.

Do you think a hat is a must for a wedding?

Becky – Personally I think a hat tops everything off and makes it a special occasion – if you have an excuse to wear a hat, why not?!

What Do You Look For When Buying Occasion Wear?

Becky – Quality of fabric and workmanship, fit (so important), colour, design and then the practical elements of wearability, sleeve length, skirt length, how complicated is it to get in. Lots of different elements really but there does have to be the wow factor – it is a special occasion after all.

Recently I did a little Q&A with Becky about occasion wear so for the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing some of the things we discussed.

This week it is all about how Becky buys our occasion wear. I asked Becky if she had a favourite brand to buy from?

Becky – A number if the occasion brands have beautiful showrooms in wonderful historic buildings in London which definitely sets the scene for what they are selling but if I had to choose one it would be Veni Infantino. They put on a proper catwalk show so you can see the outfits on a body and moving.

How far in advance do you do the buying?

Becky – Buying takes place around 7-9months ahead of it arriving in the shop. Each item is is made to order which is why it has to be done in advance.

Why do you only buy one in each size?

Becky – I usually only buy one in each size to make the collection a little more exclusive.

A lot of the floral prints come in different colours so when it comes to picking accessories you can really show off your personality. The feature image dress has oranges, reds, greens, yellows. Any of these colours would work for accessories, what colour you pick will probably will different to mine. That is what is so fun about fashion.

Just because it is a print it doesn’t mean it has to be big and in your face. Some floral prints can be really subtle like this beautiful Condici dress.