Have you heard of this old wives tale to stave off the rain?
As Southerners, we love to abide by traditionshowever odd or superstitious they may be.
Whether it’s on a daily basis as we practice proper table etiquette (no elbows!)
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or occasionally delivering baked goods to a new neighbor, these customs are instilled in us.
Just be sure to remember where you bury it!
Ivy Odom’s Tips On The Tradition:
Be ready for a mess!
In traditional Southern fashion, the two buried a bottle of bourbon in hopes of dodging rain on the wedding day. To celebrate its success, the two dug up the bottle and daringly grabbed a gulp.Credit: Nicki Metcalf Photography
Thankfully, the bartenders came to the rescue."
Splurge on the good stuff.
Two bottles might be better than one.
“My mama was very invested in the tradition and decided to take matters into her own hands.
She and my daddy buried a bottle of their own exactly one year before our wedding date.
My fiance and I buried ours a month out,per tradition.”
