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Old Scottish Traditions

Morning of the Ceremony

The Silver Sixpence

Bride is given a Silver Sixpence to place in her shoe the morning of her wedding. this is given as a token of good luck!



The Wedding Procession

The following day the bridal party made their way to the church, flower petals being thrown in front of the bride, but if they encountered a funeral or a pig on the way, it was considered bad luck and they would return home and set out again. The first person they encountered was called the first foot and would be given a coin and a drink of whisky by the bride. He would then have to accompany the bridal party for one mile before being allowed to continue on his way.



The Church

Just outside the church they would be met by the clergyman and make their wedding vows. Then a mass was held in the church, during which the clergyman blessed food brought by the guests. It was traditional for the clergyman, however shy, to kiss the bride.