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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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/
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