Why Southern Brides Bury A Bottle Of Bourbon A Month Before Their Wedding Day

i saw this article the other day

EVERY single comment from people of all ages was the same:
"i've lived in the south my entire life and i have NEVER heard of this"

have you?

is SL just making crap up?


Why Southern Brides Bury A Bottle Of Bourbon A Month Before Their Wedding Day
Have you heard of this old wives’ tale to stave off the rain?


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As Southerners, we love to abide by traditions—however odd or superstitious they may be. Whether it's on a daily basis as we practice proper table etiquette (no elbows!) or occasionally delivering baked goods to a new neighbor, these customs are instilled in us. There are also the more seasonal superstitions we abide by, like serving Hoppin' John and collard greens on New Year's Day in the hopes that you'll find good fortune.

While some superstitions are universal, burying the bourbon is decidedly Southern. No one quite knows the origin of this tradition, but legend has it that if you bury a bottle of bourbon a month before your wedding, you'll have good weather on the day of your nuptials. "I don't know if it was the buried bourbon or all the prayers, but the weather on our April 23 wedding could not have been any more perfect," says Southern Living Editorial Producer and newlywed Ivy Odom, who carried out the folklore.

Now, there are a few rules to follow. You'll want to bury an unopened bottle of bourbon exactly one month before your wedding date near the site where you'll be reciting your vows. If you need to bend the rules on the burial location a hair, take note from Ivy. "Since our ceremony was held in my home church, we decided the next best thing was the site of our reception. Thankfully, our big celebration was in my parents' yard, so we buried it next to a gingko tree right beside the tent location." Also, it has to be bourbon (not whiskey) and it must be buried upside down to ensure the best possible weather for your big day.
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