The old ancient tradition of throwing rice at the newly married couple is one of peace and prosperity. It dates back to ancient Greek custom of throwing wheat or some sort of grain for many reasons:
1. To wish that the couple may never go hungry and always have everything they need
2. That the bride be fruitful
3. To ward off evil spirits, because well-fed spirits, would bring no trouble to the couple.
So we threw rice...little did I know that Jon would be flicking it out of my hair so it wouldn't come out in pictures later...
