When:
In Italy, wedding festivities kicked off in the morning, ideally on a Sunday. Regional Italian folklore dictated that couples should never marry on a Friday or Tuesday, or they'd be bound to have loads of bad luck, while Saturdays were reserved for widows getting hitched to husband number two
Attire:
In addition to a white gown, the blushing bride's face would be hidden beneath a veil. Meanwhile, the groom a piece of iron (preferably a small one) in his pocket to ward off evil spirits.
Activities:
Italian brides and grooms made their way to the chapel on foot.After the wedding ceremony, the couple would shatter a vase. Villagers might also set up a log for the newlyweds to saw through with a double-handed saw -- representing how they would work together in their new partnership.