“At a bridal shower, the first gift the bride opens should be the first gift she uses. This brings good luck. ”
  
  
  
     
    
    
    
  
  
    
    
    
    
      
      
      
      
        
      
        
  
    “A new bride must enter her home by the main door, and must not trip or fall - hence the custom of carrying the bride over the threshold.”