If it pours on your wedding day and your chic coiffe turns into a frizzy French twist, consider it good luck. When you're drenched in your white wedding gown, it's hard to see it as a good omen but according to tradition, the more rain the better the marriage. Another fun wedding fact - in the old days bridesmaids had a much bigger role -- they warded off evil spirits! For good karma and to keep bad spirits away, shower your bridesmaids with bridesmaid gifts or give out lucky wedding favors like this wooden elephant.