By frances1

31 March 2008 16:00

Could you tell me how the custom of a lucky chimney sweep appearing at a wedding began and what it means?

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Yours Expert Answer

By Yours Answers Team

The tradition of a chimney sweep bringing the bride and groom luck on their wedding day is one that goes back many years.

Legend has it that 200 years ago a chimney sweep bravely stepped out and stopped the King's horse and coach as it bolted. King George II was so grateful to the sweep for saving his life that he announced by Royal Decree that all sweeps were lucky!

Today, seeing a chimney sweep on your wedding day is still a lucky omen and many couples choose to have them attend their wedding for a handshake for the groom and a lucky kiss for the bride. 

Many professional chimney sweeps offer a wedding service as well, so why not treat someone in your family to a gift with a difference!

Hire a real sweep from Lucky Chimney Sweeps and the bride and groom will receive a certificate, a miniature sweep figure made of real coal and of course a lucky kiss from a sweep in authentic Victorian dress.

For more information visit www.luckychimneysweeps.co.uk  or call 020 8302 5468 / 01689 824766.