Home

The Artistry of Rablogan Castle

Old Scottish Traditions

After the Ceremony


The Recessional

It is customary for the wedding party to leave the ceremony first. They will usually gather outside, often with pipers playing in the background and greet their guests. This is the first thing that they will do as a married couple. It may take about 30 minutes or so to do this and then it will be off to the reception. Traditionally speaking, the bride and groom, led by a piper and followed by the guests, would walk to the reception.

The Horseshoe

This Scottish tradition is for a toddler to hand a horseshoe to the bride as she walks out of the church with her husband. The horseshoe signifies good luck in the marriage.



The Scramble

Start collecting your change for this uniquely Scottish custom. As a gesture to insure good fortune in your marriage, many couples opt to continue the tradition of the scramble. Upon leaving the church the bride and groom scatter coins to the assembled children to collect. Legend has it that this token will be constantly returned to the bride and groom throughout the marriage.