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Jayla
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Are you doing or ditching the “carry over the threshold” tradition?

Jayla, on January 15, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 101

Have you and your significant other decided to follow the “carry over the threshold” tradition? This old wedding night tradition was another way to ward off evil spirits, apparently brides were extra vulnerable through the soles of their feet! Are you saying “I do” to this tradition or ditching it?...

Have you and your significant other decided to follow the “carry over the threshold” tradition? This old wedding night tradition was another way to ward off evil spirits, apparently brides were extra vulnerable through the soles of their feet!

Are you saying “I do” to this tradition or ditching it?

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  • M
    Beginner May 2019
    Montana ·
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    Uhh, no idea

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  • Victoria
    Dedicated March 2019
    Victoria ·
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    Most likely. We've been living together for years and both will probably be exhausted.

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  • D
    Savvy September 2019
    Danielle ·
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    We will probably just play that part by ear. Knowing him, he will definitely carry me!
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  • idosoon
    Devoted February 2020
    idosoon ·
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    Definitely not! We do not want any hospital visits that night. He's a big man but .. yea no

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  • maryann
    Expert June 2019
    maryann ·
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    Haven't talked about it, but I am pretty sure I want to skip it... lol... he can carry me later on. But then again if I get wasted at the reception he just might have to carry me

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  • Kristine
    Beginner July 2019
    Kristine ·
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    Haven't talked about it but would probably like to keep that one.

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  • A
    Savvy October 2020
    April ·
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    I'm a Lil on the heavy side as well. I know my fh will be a Lil more than buzzed at the end. I'm not a big drinker, so I know I will probably be wasted by then
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  • Caitlin
    Just Said Yes June 2019
    Caitlin ·
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    I asked him if he was going to do this and he laughed. I’m going to say ditching lol.
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  • Kristen
    VIP June 2020
    Kristen ·
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    We aren't doing it, i'm changing out of my dress anyway because we have to clean up some stuff at the venue after.

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  • Erica
    Dedicated July 2019
    Erica ·
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    Ditching. I just don't see it happening with us. We also are ditching other wedding traditions such as Father/Daughter dance, Mother/Son dance, Bouquet toss, garter removal, and first dance.

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  • Gabriela
    Dedicated October 2019
    Gabriela ·
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    Haven’t actually talked about it
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  • ChefKait
    Devoted December 2019
    ChefKait ·
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    Lol yeah definitely not happening-mostly cause we are staying at the venue that night and its weird... maybe we will carry our pup over together though when we go home.

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    As of right now I don't know if it's my weight or his lack of strength but there is no picking up haha. Since we have 2 more years to work it out, who knows!?! It's definitely possible but I'm not sure if he would be willing to do it

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  • KitandKaboodle
    Master November 2016
    KitandKaboodle ·
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    We lived together before we got married, so DH carried me over the threshold when we first moved in together.

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  • Jacque
    Dedicated July 2019
    Jacque ·
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    I'm not sure what my groom is gonna do but he probably will lol
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  • Ana
    Dedicated October 2019
    Ana ·
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    I want to but he doesn't think it's safe! lol

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  • Karen
    Dedicated October 2023
    Karen ·
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    Nope, my FH will break his back or dislocate his hip if he tries to pick up my fat @$$.
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  • Natalia
    Expert October 2020
    Natalia ·
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    Absolutely ditching! Solely for the fact that I am on the chubbier side and I am always afraid of someone picking me up, especially my FH! Wouldn't want him to land in a hospital right after the wedding lol.

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  • Kimberly
    Savvy November 2020
    Kimberly ·
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    Oh my gosh no, we would both end up in the hospital with concussions lol. I’m too big for all that
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  • Jess
    Super September 2019
    Jess ·
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    It might happen, I don't know! Either way I'll be ok! haha

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