This list of the most common weddingsuperstitions may provide some insight intowhy we do the things we do at weddings:.Not seeing each other before the ceremonybegan as a way to keep couples with coldfeet from bolting from arranged marriages.Hindu tradition actually thinks rainon the wedding day is good luck.Veils are meant to keep evil spirits away.So is ringing the bells before the ceremonyor tying bells into your bouquet.Even carrying a bride over thethreshold is meant to protect herfrom evil spirits grabbing at her feet.And if you cry on your wedding day,you shed all your tears and will haveno reason to cry in the marriage