The day has finally arrived. It’s your wedding day and you have 1,000 thoughts running through your head.

What if the cake gets ruined? Where are my flowers? What happens if I trip? What if he doesn’t show up? Now, on top of all that, various family members are feeding your paranoia with crazy superstitions and traditions that will destroy your marriage if you don’t follow them correctly.

Weddings have had centuries to accumulate customs and rituals meant to keep the couple happy and in good fortune. If you’re worried about cursing your marriage before it even starts, Molly Henderson, a wedding planner in Minneapolis, has the solutions to three popular wedding superstitions.

Why do brides wear veils? Henderson explains that brides have historically worn veils because it was said to hide their faces from evil spirits.

“It was said that the veil disguised the bride’s face and evil spirits wouldn’t be able to recognize her and ruin her wedding,” Henderson said.

She explains that modern brides usually do not wear a full veil that covers their face anymore.

“Ironically, veils are used now more as an accessory for the bride to separate herself from the crowd and show she is the bride,” said Henderson.

Why must the groom carry his bride over the threshold? A well-known superstition claims that before entering the room of a couples’ honeymoon location or first home, the groom must pick up and carry the bride through the door. Henderson explains that this superstition also has to do with evil spirits.

“It was believed that evil spirits follow the couple after the wedding, and if the bride tripped on the threshold, she would let the evil spirits overcome her,” Henderson said.

She explains that the tradition has transformed into the groom showing the bride he’ll always protect her.

“If the bride does trip or the groom doesn’t offer to carry her, it is said that their wedding will be doomed,” Henderson said.

What is the significance of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue? It is suggested that the bride wear or carry something old, new, borrowed and blue on her wedding day to recognize the past, look forward to the future, borrow happiness and ensure love and good fortune.

“Something old represents the continuation of the past and moving into the future,” Henderson said. “Usually, it’s a family heirloom like jewelry or an item a past bride has carried like a handkerchief.”

Henderson explains that the best way to get something old is to talk to parents, grandparents and other relatives to see if they have any ideas.

“Something new represents optimism and the new life the couple is entering together,” Henderson said. She said that, because most brides buy a new dress for their wedding, something new is the easiest of the four to get.

“Something borrowed is supposed to represent borrowed happiness or wisdom,” Henderson said. “The bride should borrow an item from a happily married couple to borrow their good fortune.”

She explains that the something borrowed can be from relatives or friends that are important to the couple.

“The color blue symbolizes love, fidelity and good luck,” Henderson said. “The bride is supposed to carry something blue to ensure all of these things.”

Henderson explains that brides are getting more and more creative with their something blue. She said that she has seen brides who carry a blue gem in their flowers, wear blue nail polish, have blue-tinted jewelry or even wear blue underwear.

“Ultimately, your wedding should be your wedding,” Henderson said. “Don’t waste time worrying about silly superstitions.”