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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?
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.
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stavroula says
I sure did some strange unique wedding favors at my time and one of them actually was a chimmney sweep.Me and my husband had so much fun doing this for my sister, she remembers that day even know after 30 years but believe me it's not because it was her wedding day.
24 April 2012 15:06
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28 July 2011 08:17
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03 June 2011 12:33
DeidraTitty says
This is a nice tradition and I hope it would bring luck for the new couples. In my country there is another sweet habit. The groom is offering his bride a name necklace with his name on it.
19 May 2011 18:26
RobertReginald11 says
This is a beautiful tradition and I hope it will last forever. I remember when I got married that me and my wife were wearing some great antique engagement rings. I am more of a conservative type and all these old traditions fit me well.
03 May 2011 16:52