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June Weddings
“🎶 Oh, they say when you marry in June you’re a bride all your life,
and the bridegroom who marries in June gets a sweet-heart for a wife.
~ "June Bride", Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1954
Happy June weddings! This tartan is a replica based on a piece illustrated in a Kingussie Museum article dating to about 1720 and is said to have been a Scottish wedding plaid.
A wedding plaid was a traditional length of tartan cloth worn as part of Scottish wedding attire, often draped around or presented to the bride as a symbol of family and union.
Historically, June has long been a favored month for weddings. The month takes its name from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and protector of women in childbirth, and couples who married in June were believed to be blessed with prosperity and happiness.
June weddings also have roots in Celtic tradition. Following the Cross-Quarter Day of Beltane (May Day), young couples would traditionally court for three months before marrying on Lammas Day in August. Over time, this lengthy waiting period was shortened, helping to establish the enduring custom of the June wedding.
Today, tartan can now adorn a Scottish-themed wedding cake! Beyond the kilts and wedding party attire, tartan designs can now be easily printed onto fondant as a decoration for cakes or desserts — perfectly complementing any tartan decor.
Congratulations to all June brides and grooms! 💙 ❤️ 💜 🤍💍 💒 🍰
Throughout history, couples around the world have sought auspicious dates for their weddings, believing that the timing of a marriage can influence the prosperity, happiness, and longevity of the union. Different cultures have developed their own traditions for selecting fortunate wedding days, often based on religious calendars, seasonal symbolism, astrology, or ancient customs passed down through generations.
In many Western traditions, June has long been considered the most desirable month for weddings. One explanation traces the custom to ancient Rome, where June was dedicated to Juno, the goddess of marriage and family. Marrying during her month was thought to bring blessings and protection to the couple. Even today, late spring and early summer remain popular wedding seasons, symbolizing renewal, growth, and abundance.
Chinese wedding traditions place great importance on selecting an auspicious date. Couples often consult the Chinese lunar calendar, fortune tellers, or feng shui experts to identify days believed to bring harmony and prosperity. Dates featuring lucky numbers, particularly the number eight, are highly prized because its pronunciation resembles the word for wealth and good fortune. Conversely, dates associated with unfavorable astrological influences are carefully avoided.
In Hindu traditions, wedding dates are commonly chosen according to the Hindu calendar and astrological calculations. Priests determine favorable "muhurat" dates by examining the positions of the planets, the couple's birth charts, and the lunar cycle. Certain months and lunar phases are considered especially auspicious, while others are avoided. These carefully selected dates are believed to invite divine blessings and ensure a successful married life.
Jewish wedding customs also include preferred times of the year. Weddings are often celebrated during joyful periods of the Jewish calendar while avoiding certain religious observances and mourning periods. The months following Passover and the autumn season after the High Holy Days are traditionally popular times for marriage. The emphasis is less on luck and more on aligning the celebration with spiritually appropriate times.
Across Scotland and Ireland, old folk traditions often favored weddings during the late spring and harvest seasons. May weddings were once considered unlucky in some regions, giving rise to the old saying, "Marry in May and rue the day." Conversely, weddings held after the harvest, when food was plentiful and communities gathered for celebrations, were thought to promise prosperity and good fortune.
For more on Scottish wedding traditions in history, click the tartan decorated cake!.