10 Extraordinary Wedding Traditions From Around The Globe
#1
Releasing Doves- Philippines
At a traditional Philippian wedding the bride and groom will release two doves into the air signifying a long, peaceful and harmonious life together.
Releasing Doves- Philippines
At a traditional Philippian wedding the bride and groom will release two doves into the air signifying a long, peaceful and harmonious life together.
#2
Confetti- Italy
In Italy confetti is known as colourful sugared treats. In a traditional Italian wedding the “confetti would be thrown at the bride and groom to signify a full and happy life.
Confetti- Italy
In Italy confetti is known as colourful sugared treats. In a traditional Italian wedding the “confetti would be thrown at the bride and groom to signify a full and happy life.
#3
Sake-sharing ceremony- Japan
In the beloved traditional Japanese wedding, the bride and groom will take three sips from three flat sake cups, after their parents, signifying the bonding of the families coming together.
Sake-sharing ceremony- Japan
In the beloved traditional Japanese wedding, the bride and groom will take three sips from three flat sake cups, after their parents, signifying the bonding of the families coming together.
#4
Kransekake- Norway
The traditional dessert in Norway is called a Kransekake, which are layers of almond cake rings decorated with icing. Its common to build the cake over wine bottles so the guests can get a nice surprise as the break through the cake.
Kransekake- Norway
The traditional dessert in Norway is called a Kransekake, which are layers of almond cake rings decorated with icing. Its common to build the cake over wine bottles so the guests can get a nice surprise as the break through the cake.
#5
Log cutting- Germany
In Germany the newly married bride and groom must show the bond between them, and their ability to work together and face life’s challenges by sawing a log in front of their guests
Log cutting- Germany
In Germany the newly married bride and groom must show the bond between them, and their ability to work together and face life’s challenges by sawing a log in front of their guests
#6
Giving Geese- Korea
In the traditional Korean wedding the groom will give his mother-in-law wild geese signifying the groom’s intentions and loyalty to the bride
Giving Geese- Korea
In the traditional Korean wedding the groom will give his mother-in-law wild geese signifying the groom’s intentions and loyalty to the bride
#7
Blackening- Scotland
In a traditional Scottish wedding, the bride and groom will be taken before their ceremony to be covered with ash, treacle, alcohol, feathers and flour. The reason for this peculiar tradition was as it was known to prevent and evil spirits in their marriage and to bring good luck.
Blackening- Scotland
In a traditional Scottish wedding, the bride and groom will be taken before their ceremony to be covered with ash, treacle, alcohol, feathers and flour. The reason for this peculiar tradition was as it was known to prevent and evil spirits in their marriage and to bring good luck.
#8
Ring of flowers- Pakistan
It is a tradition in Pakistan for the bride and groom to wear a necklace of flowers in recognition of their union
Ring of flowers- Pakistan
It is a tradition in Pakistan for the bride and groom to wear a necklace of flowers in recognition of their union
#9
Stealing the grooms shoes- India
A funny tradition in India; the groom’s sister-in-laws will try to steal the grooms shoes as soon as he enters the ceremony tent. The groom must bribe the sisters to get his shoes back with money and gifts as a symbol of good luck.
Stealing the grooms shoes- India
A funny tradition in India; the groom’s sister-in-laws will try to steal the grooms shoes as soon as he enters the ceremony tent. The groom must bribe the sisters to get his shoes back with money and gifts as a symbol of good luck.
#10
Carrying fire- South Africa
A South African tradition is the fire carrying. This involves the parents of the bride and of the groom to bring their own fireplaces/ fire pits to the newlywed’s house. The bride and groom ignite the fire, symbolising the hearth of their new homes coming together.
Carrying fire- South Africa
A South African tradition is the fire carrying. This involves the parents of the bride and of the groom to bring their own fireplaces/ fire pits to the newlywed’s house. The bride and groom ignite the fire, symbolising the hearth of their new homes coming together.