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The groom usually wears the Barong Tagalog during the wedding, along with the male attendants, though nowadays the wealthy opt to don Western attire such as a tuxedo. |
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Money, in the form of paper bills, is sometimes taped or pinned to the groom and bride during the reception. |
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Brides shouldn't try on her wedding dress before the wedding day. |
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Knives and other sharp and pointed objects are said to be a dreadful choice for wedding gifts for this will lead to a broken marriage. |
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A downpour during the wedding brings prosperity and marital bliss! |
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Presenting arinola (chamber pot) as a wedding gift is believed to bring good luck to newlywed couples. |
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If the flame dies out on one of the wedding candles, it means the spouse, on whose side the unlit candle belongs to will die ahead of the other. |
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Rain drops are considered to be very lucky on the wedding day as it signifies prosperity and happiness. |
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It is also a tradition to throw rice confetti to the newly weds as a sign of prosperity. |
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The groom should turn up before the bride at the church to shun bad luck. |
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Dropping the wedding ring, or veil during the ceremony brings unhappiness for the couple. |
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Filipino bride dress up in a bright festive color dress or even a black color dress for the big day. |
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Breaking something during the reception party brings good luck and fortune to the newlyweds. |
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If the bride wants to dominate over her husband for the rest of their life it is believed in Filipino weddings that she should step on the groom's feet while walking towards the altar. |
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A Filipino bride should not flaunt any pearl jewelry as this is considered to be a bad omen. |
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An unmarried woman who wants to marry soon must follow the footsteps of the newlyweds is believed to be married off soon. |
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Sukob or weddings held within the same year by two siblings, usually sisters, is frowned upon as it is regarded as bad luck. |
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