Why do people tie old shoes and cans on the back of newlyweds' cars?  

My cousin got married and they put shaving creme on the car. Her new hubby was FURIOUS!!!
I was working at a detail shop at the time and offered to clean up the car and re-wax it for them for free, but I think he just wanted something to rant over because they never did come in.

In my first in law family the bride's brother had my husband's brother pulled over on the way to the reception, and they had secretly stolen his wallet. He got put into a squad car and handcuffed. (The guy had connections, he was a small town firefighter, and got the cops to join in the "fun"). It really hurt the bride's feelings that the joke went so far. She had thought they were just supposed to pull him over, then say, "congratulations" and send him on his way. Boy was she MAD.

I don't blame her.....I would be mad too!

LOL Then should we use NEW shoes? Seems like they would be better prepared! LOL
Really that is a good thought though! and the cans CAN be very irritating!

That is a good reason! There is a link down there VVVV
if you want to find the reasons behind any traditions in weddings.
I still haven't found where the cans come in though.

What a sweet tradition! I wouldn't be embarrassed at all! I think it is great that he did it in the spirit of family tradition!

Thanks for the link. I will go check it out! I am sure it will be woth taking a look at!
(I really started this because I am too lazy to do a search!)
I guess there are as many reason behind each tradition as there are traditions, eh?

You just reminded me of a response I gave to this guy that asked such an asinine question, and no one was responding to it.. I went in and said Do a google for Gods Sake! I must have been in a bad mood.... LOL

I like this reason that I got from the link you gave:
"The best known, which is still upheld, is to tie shoes to the back of the newlyweds' car. This has evolved from the Tudor custom where guests would throw shoes at the newlywed couple. It was considered lucky if they or their carriage were hit."

LOL I can't see you being that mean!! LOL I do search when I want an answer to something like this, but I thought it would be more fun to get others thoughts on the tradition. I also want some other traditions from around the world. I got everything I wanted and then some! Thanks again for the link, it is a great one!

Angel gave a great link with customs and the origins.
I have heard of people kidnapping one or the other of the newlyweds. I think they said it originated in Greece, but I may be wrong.

LOL That is a great reason!! I know weddings can be expensive, even if it is a small tado!

See!! and you thought I was daft lol :) :) xx

LOL The link Angel gave said that too, and, they use to throw shoes at the newlyweds and if they OR the carriage got hit it was good luck! How can a concussion bring good luck!?!?

UUMMMM...
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