When I was a kind and growing up, I always wanted to be a “JUNE”
Bride, I really don’t know the reason why June is the best month in getting
married. I told myself that when I found the right man to marry, I’ll suggest
him that I want to be a June Bride too. But
here I am, getting married not June but July! Because it’s our anniversary
month as boyfriend and girlfriend. Haha.
All of us know that months of June – September here in our country usually
marks the raining season, well, we’re still praying that our wedding day
be “rain free” but if God’s will shower us rain, it’s okay since we believe that it brings bountiful blessings to a marrying couple.
Time flies so fast, I can still remember how Ian proposed and how
he asked for my parents’ permission, how we plan our big day and now we’re down
to 39 days before our wedding day! It’s now easy to plan our dream wedding, there
are times that I almost give up and say “ayoko na! wag na tayong magpakasal!”
but still we handle our petty quarrels.
As a bride, there’s a lot of superstition
or pamahiin that we need to consider when we talk about wedding cultures in the
Philippines. Even though there have no scientific or logical basis but maybe
backed-up by some of past experiences of our grand grand parents.
Let me share you some of my mom’s superstitions and belief before
getting married which she applies to me. Some are still practiced to this day primarily because of there’s nothing to lose if we comply, right? while others are totally ignored fore it seemed downright ridiculous. Sometimes,
I got mad because of this pamahiin, but there’s nothing wrong if I follow this
since it’s for my own good anyway.
1.
As engaged couple we should
avoid travelling before our wedding day to avoid accidents.
2.
I (bride) should not try on my
wedding dress before the wedding. If I do it, the wedding will not push through.
3. On the wedding day, the groom should arrive at
the church before the bride, in order to avoid bad luck.
4. Dropping the wedding ring, or the couple's veil, or arrhae during the
wedding ceremony means that the couple will not be happy in their marriage.
5.
During the wedding ceremony a
bride must step on her husband's foot in order to that both of them will agree
on things that they will undertake, and so that her husband will not be cruel
to her. (so dapat unahan ko sya,
baka matapakan nya ko eh.. haha)
6.
Throwing rice confetti at the
newly-wed couple will bring them prosperity in life. I guess all of
newly wed do this.
7.
Knives and other sharp and
pointed objects are said to be a bad choice for wedding gifts for this will
lead to a broken marriage.
8.
Giving arinola (chamberpot)
as wedding gift is believed to bring good luck to newlyweds. (Kaya pala
yung 1 officemate ko yun daw ang bibigay samin gift…Haha..)
9.
If it rains during the
wedding, it means prosperity and happiness for the newlyweds. (Waahh..
pwede bang ambon lang para di naman hassle sa amin.. Hihi)
10.
A flame extinguished on one of the wedding
candles means the one on which side has the unlit candle, will die ahead of the
other.
11.
It is considered bad luck for
two siblings to marry on the same year. (sukob)
12.
Breaking something during the
reception brings good luck to the newlyweds. (so dapat magbasag kami ng
mga pingan?)
13.
A bride who wears pearls on
her wedding will be an unhappy wife experiencing many heartaches and tears.
(eto talaga ang mahigpit na bilin ng nanay ko sakin kaya sya na daw bibili ng earings
ko.. Haha)
14.
An unmarried woman who
follows the footsteps (literally) of the newlyweds will marry soon.
15.
We should offer egg to Saint Claire and pray
that our wedding day be “rain-free”
16.
Something “New”, Something “Old”, Something “Blue”
and Something “Borrowed”
Explanation:
Something New – says new hope and
positivity. (My wedding gown, wedding shoes, head piece)
Something Old – represents the life
you are leaving behind. It has something to do with maintaining the connection
from the past to your new life. (Oh my, wala pa kong maisip ditto, pwede bang
old underwear?” haha)
Something Borrowed – should borrow
something from someone who is happy because it’s like borrowing happiness so
that their happiness will carry over to the couple. (How would I know if that
person is really happy? Pano kung pretending to be happy lang sya?! Waahhh)
Something Blue- Color blue is a sign of
fidelity, purity, loyalty and good luck. (For this one, maybe yung garter
nalang ang something blue ko, fushia and purple motif namin eh.. hehe)
Well,
if you are going to ask me kung sinusunod ko sya or susunod ba ko sa mga
pamahiin I would simply say, "yung iba ginagawa ko and gagawin pero yung iba
hindi (especially no. 5) haha."
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