2006-12-02 15:53:51 · 8 answers · asked by micridley 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Something to do with fertility...wishing a fertile union, lots of children, on the newlyweds.
2006-12-02 15:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rice in many Western and Asian cultures is a symbol of wealth, fertility or bounty. Regardless of culture, the throwing of rice symbolizes the well wishes of the couple's family and guests after the ceremony.
2006-12-03 00:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by gina p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what people did before they threw flowers, but then the people who owned the place where the wedding was had to clean it up so that's why they stopped.
2006-12-03 09:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by the new cookie cutter style 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people believe it makes the couple fertile. Personally, I am not so sure :-)
2006-12-03 00:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will tell the same thing I tell Rimrams when asking such a question: Irrelevant.
2006-12-03 00:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this originated in asian cultures...the rice symbolizes wealth, health and happiness.
2006-12-03 00:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Flutie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure - but I think in some races, it's a believe that is parallel to "showers of blessings"
2006-12-02 23:58:05 · answer #7 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fertility
2006-12-02 23:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Jillary von Hämsterviel™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋