An old tradition that has been passed to the younger generation is the Breaking Decorated Plates tradition. Two decorated plates are to be broken by the bride and groom on their Big Day. The first is to be stepped on by the married couple when entering the reception hall. This tradition has remained from long ago with the idea that it dispels the evil spirits and all the negative energy away from the newlyweds. Both the bride and groom should step on the second plate at the entrance of their home. It is to ward off the evil eye from their home and the beginning of their new lives together.











