Filipinos, like many other cultures of today are unique not only because of their cultures, traditions, religions but because Filipinos still adhere to numerous widely-held folk beliefs that have no scientific or logical basis but maybe backed-up by some past experiences (yet can be dismissed as mere coincidence). Some are still practiced to this day primarily because of 'there's nothing to lose if we comply' attitude while the others are totally ignored for it seemed downright ridiculous. According to the ancestors, some of them were true. Whenever they see or feel something they always give meaning to it. They feel that grave circumstances could fall upon them if they didn't follow or obey these beliefs. The following are some examples of the superstitions:

• Brides shouldn't try on her wedding dress before the wedding day or the wedding will not push through.
  
• Knives and other sharp and pointed objects are said to be a bad choice for wedding gifts for this will lead to a broken marriage.
• Giving arinola (chamberpot) as wedding gift is believed to bring good luck to newlyweds.
• Altar-bound couples are accident-prone and therefore must avoid long drives or traveling before their wedding day for safety.
• The groom who sits ahead of his bride during the wedding ceremony will be a henpecked husband.
• If it rains during the wedding, it means prosperity and happiness for the newlyweds.
• Throwing rice confetti at the newlyweds will bring them prosperity all their life.
• The groom must arrive before the bride at the church to avoid bad luck.
• It is considered bad luck for two siblings to marry in the same year.
• Breaking something during the reception brings good luck to the newlyweds.
• The bride should step on the groom's foot while walking towards the altar if she wants him to agree to her every whim.
• A bride who wears pearls on her wedding will be an unhappy wife experiencing many heartaches and tears.
• An unmarried woman who follows the footsteps (literally) of the newlyweds will marry soon.
• Dropping the wedding ring, the veil or the arrhae during the ceremony spells unhappiness for the couple.
• The groom can only see the bride inside the church on their wedding day.
• The groom must arrive before the bride at the church to avoid bad luck. Filipino brides and grooms do not arrive in the ceremony venue at the same time. The groom is expected to arrive several minutes (an hour even) prior the set time of the wedding to receive guests. The bride on the other hand, usually stays in the bridal car and will only alight the vehicle just in time for her bridal march.
• The bride should not look at herself at the mirror before the ceremony begins.
• If your wedding gown was ruined or a ring fell, you're marrying an abusive man.
• Traditionally, wedding expenses are paid for by the grooms family in the Philippine setting unlike in some western culture. But more and more couples give their share from their hard-earned savings. Other couples even shoulder the entire wedding expenses themselves. It normally follows that whoever foots the bill has the final say on how big will the wedding will be and has the 'majority stake' on guest list.
• The veil and cord ceremonies have the marrying couple 'tied-up' together while kneeling for almost half the time during the nuptial mass. But don't fret, it isn't as hard as it sounds. The cord (a silken rope, a string of flowers or links of coins) in the form of a figure eight and each loops loosely placed around the neck-shoulder area of the couple. This symbolizes the infinite bond of marriage. The veil sponsors will drape and pin the veil (a long white tulle) on the groom's shoulder and over the bride's head. This symbolizes the union of two people 'clothed' as one.
• Lighting of the wedding candles located at each side of couple. The flame from the candles symbolize God's presence within the union.

• Arrhae (earnest money in the form of 13 pieces of gold or silver coins) is a part of Filipino weddings as the groom's pledge of his dedication to the welfare of his wife and children.

• Newlyweds release a pair of white doves during the reception to signify a peaceful and harmonious marital relationship. Catchers find themselves going home with a new feathered-pet.
• As part of the ceremonial dance at the reception, some couples incorporate a 'money dance' where guests pin peso (or dollar!) bills on either the bride or groom and in return they get a chance to dance with them.
• A Catholic Filipino wedding ceremony is held with a full mass that runs about a hour.
• The couple intends to have their own wedding vows than read the standard vows provided by the church, they should inform the officiating priest and ask for his approval.
• The bride holding an heirloom rosary with the bridal bouquet during the nuptial mass was a practiced tradition. It is now being revived by some brides to honor our Catholic heritage and respect the solemn occasion.
• Instead of a bouquet toss, some Filipina brides opt to offer the flowers to a favorite Saint or to the image of Virgin Mary at the church. Some even go out of their way to offer the bouquet on the grave of a lost loved one.

• Using rice grains as confetti are discouraged in most churches in keeping with the austere times.

• Marrying couples have a few pairs of ninongs & ninangs (godparents) to stand as principal sponsors/witnesses in the ceremony much like the practice observed during a child's baptism

• Wedding invitations usually have an insert/page that includes all the names and roles of each in the bridal party. Reception cards are not so popular in the Philippines since it is usually expected that a wedding invitation covers both the ceremony and the reception.