The marrying couple should never see each other before the ceremony.



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Today is Friday the 13th, day of a million superstitions. For the (endearingly) paranoid among us, today is a day to steer clear of black cats and ladders and to avoid making any potentially life-altering decisions. But Friday the 13th isn't the only time people get superstitious: For centuries, folks around the world have been cautioning engaged couples against marrying on a Saturday, or choosing a pearl engagement ring in order to avoid years of bad luck in marriage. Below, learn about eight of the most surprising wedding superstitions from around the world.