15 Old-Fashioned Wedding Traditions To Bring Back

A lot of brides do a first look photo shoot with their spouse-to-be before their ceremony. However, according to Country Living, it's a tradition to hold off seeing your spouse before the wedding. When you follow this tradition that prevents bad luck, every guest can see your first reactions as you walk down the aisle.

With crystallized headpieces and fancy hair do's, it's common for brides to skip out on wearing a veil. According to Brides, however, ancient Greeks and Romans believed that wearing a veil protected the bride from evil spirits.

You probably remember the tradition of incorporating something old, new, borrowed, and blue on your wedding day. But you probably don't remember the tradition of putting a sixpence in your shoe. According to Bride And Groom, putting a sixpence in your shoe helps to bring good wishes to your wealth.

Whether you get married at a place of worship or have a casual outdoor wedding, think about allowing your guests to practice the tradition of throwing rice. According to Babble, showering a couple with rice is believed to help them have children, since it's a symbol of fruitfulness.

The groom's garter toss is similar to the bride's bouquet toss, and both traditions aren't as frequently done. According to BrideBox, whoever catches the garter will be the next man to be married.

With many different options when choosing a wedding dress, including style and color, it's easy to be tempted to pick something out-of-the-norm. According to Wedding's Center, however, the origin of a white wedding dress dates back to Queen Victoria when she chose a white dress rather than her best dress as a bride.

Yes, there are a ton of flowers to choose from when picking out your wedding day bouquets. But why not go for a simple hue? According to MadameNoire, brides made their bouquets white, a symbol of purity.

According to The Richest, the month of June was named after the goddess Juno, the goddess of marriage and domestic tranquility. If that isn't enough to get you to choose a summertime wedding, June also offers ideal weather for a celebration.

A wedding tradition that some couples don't do anymore is write a letter to each other the night before your wedding. According to Wedding Wire, the letter to your spouse before the wedding can be written in advance and can include compliments, stories, and inside jokes.

It used to be old tradition for couples to freeze the top tier of their wedding cake to later eat on their first anniversary. And why woudl you argue with that? According to Cafe Mom, there's simple ways to freeze your wedding cake. These steps include pre-freezing the cake, wrapping it in plastic, wrapping in foil, and then thawing for 36 hours before eating on your anniversary.

With tablets and smartphones, it's easy to ask friends and family questions through technology. However, asking your bride's guardian for their blessing shouldn't be something done over the phone or online. It should be special and meaningful. According to Slate, your spouse should sit down with your parent(s) to ask for their blessing before popping the question.

According to The Knot, newlyweds cutting the wedding cake is symbolic because it signifies the first task that they complete together. The Knot further noted that this part of the reception also serves as a great photo opportunity.

Being swept up as a bride can be a romantic gesture. According to Bridal Guide, however, brides were swept up before entering their homes to lure away bad spirits.

According to The Knot, the Jordan Almond holds Greek and Italian symbolism. The Knot added that the almonds have a bittersweet taste for life and the added sugar coating is for life to be more sweet than bitter.

Who says women can't be the ones to propose to their significant others? According to Irish Central, St. Patrick decreed that women could propose to men on Leap Day, Feb. 29. I'm not saying you need this tradition for permission to propose, but it may give you the extra encouragement to do so.