b'SuperstitionsSUPERSTITIONSHave you ever wondered where some of those crazy wedding superstitions come from? Like, why is rain on your wedding day good luck and can your fianc really not see you in your dress beforehand? Weve scoured histor-ical records (oryou knowGoogle) to find out where wedding supersti-tions originated and why.GlasserImagesWhy cant a groom see his bride in her wedding dress?The origins of this superstition are actually as un-romantic as you can get. When arranged marriages were the norm, the father-of-the-bride would forbid the couple from seeing each other before the wedding day because he was afraid the groom would break off the arrangement if the bride wasnt attractive enough. Similarly, brides would wear veils down the aisle and throughout the ceremony until the first kiss in order to blur her features and make her appear more ethereal and angelic. Artistic Photography, Inc.Why do we wear rings on the ring finger?The reason brides and grooms wear their engagement ring and wedding band on the fourth finger is because it was believed to be the only finger that has a vein that connects directly to the heart. But why the left hand instead of the right? Years and years ago, it was believed that a diamond paired with gold worn on the left hand would drive away the devil and any evil spirits; therefore, brides traditionally wore a gold and diamond engagement ring on the fourth finger of their left hand.LMAC PhotographyIs rain on your wedding day really good luck?Yes! Tradition says that rain on your wedding day symbolizes fertility and unity. Because rain brings life to plants, it is said that rain on your wedding day means that youll have many children. Its also said that rain on your wedding day can strength-en your marriage and devotion to your husband or wife because getting married is often considered tying the knot, and a wet knot is always harder to untie.Read more about Superstitions at TodaysBride.com142 | TODAY\'S BRIDE 0-3 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO"142'