When is the right time at a wedding, to give a horseshoe (ornamental) to the bride?UK answers please

Question

when I got married a young friend gave me one of these after I came out of the church. am going to a wedding this weekend and would like to present the bride with a horseshoe but am unsure if my young friend gave mine at the right moment. Can't think of a more appropriate time though myself. Would appreciate some feedback from a more frequent wedding goer than myself, thanks. Have asked for UK answers in case the custom is different elsewhere.

Answer 1

Certainly not coming out of a church.

If she is religious she would be very offended to get a pagan good luck symbol outside a church.

Wait until the reception and try not to cause offence.

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Answer 2

Someone has just put their trust in God and you are going to give them a "good luck" symbol???



I don't think that is very wise.

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Answer 3

As the bride and groom walk up the aisle to leave after ceremony completed. This is the time to start bestowing mementos.

Answer 4

I have been to numerous UK weddings, and I have seen people carrying the horse shoe up the aisle - before the ceremony starts! I dont really know anything about it, but this is what I have seen at the weddings I have been to!  

Answer 5

when she has come out of church but before the photographs are taken have a great day at the wedding

Answer 6

Perhaps try giving her something that is fits in with custom but is also a gift in its own right... perhaps in the form of a necklace?

Check out http://www.treather.com/product/good-luc...

Thought it was quite stylish...

Answer 7

Thats when i got all mine.  So the photography cold take pictures of them all been giving to me.

Answer 8

yea it is traditional to give it to her as she comes out of the church your young friend was right

Answer 9

When she gets on her horse.

Answer 10

mean to be good luck

Answer 11

When she comes out the.church for photos usually

Answer 12

yep, when she comes out from the church.................perfect timing, as she should be holding it while her pictures are being done.

Answer 13

My mother gave it to me once outside (I wasn't married in church), and just before the photos.

I dont think anyone would see it as a Pagan symbol or anything bad, it's just a nice wedding tradition, like something old...etc

Some people take things too seriously!