Crossing the Threshold – Wedding Tradition

Crossing the threshold was considered dangerous and the newly married couple were very susceptible to many evil spirits around the doorway of their new home. So in order to prevent any spirits traveling through the soles of the brides feet the groom would lift and carry his new wife over the threshold in order to protect her.

Sometimes the groom would walk around the fireplace to introduce the bride to the new family. If, however, there was a fall, then there would be bad luck placed upon the marriage.