This is probably just a Hollywood thing, but where did that come from and why is it a thing? I can’t put my finger on how that relates to a freshly married couple leaving for their honeymoon (or home)
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From what I understand it originated from a French tradition of banging pots and pans together outside the house of a woman who was marrying someone from outside their community. The woman was being “taken away” from the community and they caused a disturbance to convey their disapproval.
Later on this evolved into simply being a symbol of transitioning into a new phase of life, breaking away somewhat from your family and forming a new family on their own. And of course there is just the celebration aspect of making a lot of noise to draw attention.
It makes noise and draws attention to the married couple. Same as everybody honking in the car parade going from church to the party venue.
Oddly enough, I just came across this short because I’m subscribed to their channel, but https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y8Q0J-gie0 mentions the practice as a practical joke
It’s still a thing. When Turkish people get married in Germany they drive in a convoy and honk their horns loud to draw attention
Many traditions at weddings can be traced to superstitions from the Middle Ages.
Having bridesmaids was a distraction for evil spirits (or kidnappers) intended to keep the bride safe.
Tying cans and old shoes to the bumper of a car is most likely derived from a superstition intended to scare away evil spirits.
This website shares similar information: https://www.audries-park.co.uk/blog/strange-wedding-traditions-explained/
Uh, look up “shivaree”. Basically there is a long tradition of the groom’s friends hazing the new couple on their wedding night to try to get the new husband to be unable to, well, perform. Accounts differ on when why and how it all started, but the tin cans and shaving cream on the car thing is the last outpost.
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