Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue - this is a traditional American good luck tradition. Check out some of the international traditions!

• Tuck a sugar cube into your glove -- according to Greek culture, the sugar will sweeten your union.


• The English believe a spider found in a wedding dress means good luck. Yikes!


• For good luck, Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day. Ouch!


• Middle Eastern brides paint henna on their hands and feet to protect themselves from the evil eye.


• Peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds instead of rice.


• A Swedish bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe to ensure that she'll never do without.


• In Holland, a pine tree is planted outside the newlyweds' home as a symbol of fertility and luck.


• In Asia, wearing robes with embroidered cranes symbolizes fidelity for the length of a marriage.


• In many cultures around the world -- including Celtic, Hindu and Egyptian weddings -- the hands of a bride and groom are literally tied together to demonstrate the couple's commitment to each other and their new bond as a married couple (giving us the popular phrase "tying the knot").

Whatever your tradition may be, it's always good luck when you get married at the Sheraton West Des Moines!