onemustalwaysbecarefulofbooks:
City of Fallen Angels:
“I just got your dress back in, and it looks marvelous,” she (bridal shop owner)gushed, taking Clary’s mother by the arm and steering her toward the back of the store. “Come and try it on.” As Luke started after them, she pointed a threatening finger at him. “You stay here”.
Luke, watching his fiancee disappear through a set of white swinging doors painted with wedding bells, looked puzzled.
“Mundanes think you’re not supposed to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony,” Clary reminded him. “It’s bad luck. She probably think it’s weird you came to the fitting.”
“But Jocelyn wanted my opinion-” Luke broke off and shook his head. “Ah, well. Mundane customs are so peculiar.”
Clockwork Princess:
Before Tessa could answer, there was a knock at the door and a familiar voice. “It’s Jem. Tessa, are you there?”
Charlotte sat bolt upright. “Oh! He mustn’t see you in your dress!”
Tessa stood dumfounded. “Whyever not?”
“It’s a Shadowhunter custom—bad luck!” Charlotte rose to her feet. “Quickly! Hide behind the wardrobe!”
“You know, some people think Shadowhunters are just myths. Like mummies and genies.” Kyle grinned at Jace. “Can you grant wishes?”
“That depends,” he said. “Do you wish to be punched in the face?”