Superstitions v Traditions

Suffering from Triskaidekaphobia?  Yes there's actually a name for fear of the number 13!  Not only is it 2013 but there are two Friday the 13th's this year.  So are you getting married this year or is 2013 really the year that everyone fears?  With the New Year here we decided to take a look at those pesky superstitions alongside a few pretty wedding traditions.

For most brides Friday 13th is a big no no but for those who aren't superstitious or even find the number 13 lucky it can be a big chance to bag a bargain with venues, photographers and florists all with top offers on board.  

Friday 13th September 2013: Maybe a bad day but according to tradition- Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine!

Friday 13th December 2013: Yes it's Friday 13th but as tradition goes- When December snow falls fast, marry and true love will last.

"When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last" 

So the two Friday the 13th's fall on what traditions says are the top two months to get married, looks like tradition is giving a helping hand to 2013 brides.

If you do decide to get hitched in 2013, here's a few nice traditions to add a bit of luck:

Married in white- you have chosen right.

Married in blue- you will always be true.

Carry a horseshoe for good luck. 

And of course there's the old faithful: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a lucky sixpence in her shoe.  

"Something blue" confetti

Maybe it's just us but we've also spotted a wedding trend that seems to creeping up for 2013- wood- with rustic charm there's a woodland theme evolving with bark, natural materials and wood, well 'touch wood' this has got to be lucky!

And... Does it ever rain for 40 days when it rains on St Swithen's day?

So superstition may have it's shadow cast on 2013 but we're optimists here at Shropshire Petals and it looks as though tradition is on side for weddings and 2013 looks set to shine.  

Love as always SP x x