Origin One: Lucky Beginnings

The oldest of the stories goes back a very long way to King William of Britain way back in 1087/1100 nearly a thousand years past.

The story goes that while the king was walking a runaway carriage which was headed for his daughter was stopped by a brave man who happened to be a chimney sweep.

Later the king decreed that chimney sweeps are of lucky character. Out of gratitude king William invited the chimney sweep to the wedding of his daughter in order to both say thank you and bring some luck.

This is the first reference I can find to why chimney sweeps are considered lucky to have in attendance at weddings.