There are many things
which are considered as taboos in our daily lives. In whatever we do, we are
often guided by a strict set of religious customs prohibiting or restricting
certain practices. Weddings or marriages are not
left out. There are several marital taboos that many couples must consider
before tying the knot. Let’s have a look at a few of these.
1.
Not having a well structured budget - One of the
greatest disservices a couple can do to themselves is not preparing adequately
for the wedding in terms of finances. Most of the problems arising on the
wedding day has to do with poor planning.
Not having a well structured budget makes room for overspending which causes
severe problems after the ceremony for the newlyweds.
2.
Not having a bachelors party or bridal shower - In the past, this
wasn’t so much of a big deal and a would-be groom or bride could decide not to
have a bachelorette or bachelors party and get away with it. These days,
emerging trends have made it a taboo not to have a bachelors party or bridal
shower on the eve of the wedding. These parties are usually considered the last
nights of freedom for either couple. A time to have that kind of fun for the
very last time.
3.
Men should not wear engagement rings - We are so used to
seeing only the bride wear both an engagement ring and a wedding ring that it
is quite unimaginable to see a man also wear two rings. Actually it is
considered a taboo for the man to wear an engagement ring as it is considered
as a thing for women. So the men only wear a wedding ring while the women wear
both.
4.
Women proposing to men - This is a great taboo
in many parts of the world. It has become a worldwide debate that seems to have
no conclusion. Many believe that it is the sole responsibility of the man to
propose love and marriage to the woman. This is generally accepted in many parts of the world hence the stance
that when a woman proposes to a man, it is a taboo.
5.
Taking the woman's last name or the woman keeping her own last
name - It is definitely ‘’abnormal’’ to see a man
taking the last name of a woman after marriage. Although sometimes some women
are allowed by their husbands to keep their surnames as part of their name,
this practice is also not very common. The ideal thing is for the women to take
up the surname of their husbands hence any deviation from this is considered a
taboo.
6.
Couple must not see each other on the day of the wedding
before the ceremony begins - This taboo is an old but very stringent one.
Under no circumstance whatsoever is either the bride or groom allowed to see
his/her partner on the eve/day of the wedding before the actual ceremony
begins. This is an old taboo that actually still holds and is observed to the
latter by many couples.
7.
The wedding rings must not fall - Why would you even
allow the most important pieces of Jewellery to drop on that day? These two
rings are always handled with care. Most people entrust it in the care of the
best man but in some rare cases, the page boy. Using the page boy as the
carrier of this important item makes it very susceptible to the fall which is
considered as a very bad omen.
Credit : Jovago
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