Worldwide Wedding Customs
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From Swedish coins to South African hearths, "TungstenAffinity.com’s Worldwide Wedding Customs” infographic highlights ten fabulous wedding traditions, practiced around the globe! Let’s take a look at some of the weird, wacky and wonderful ways in the which the world honors the act of, “I do.”
- China
In China, modern brides don’t just pick one wedding dress, but rather they choose from a selection of three! A traditional, red qipao frock is customary in Chinese ceremonies, followed by a change into a white, Westernized ballroom gown. To cap the evening off in stylish comfort, Chinese brides finally shimmy into a festive cocktail/party dress for the remainder of the reception.
- England
In England, old folklore pegs Wednesday as the luckiest day to get married. If marrying in England, steer clear of Saturday weddings, which are considered by most to bri “bad luck.”
- India
Traditionally, Indian brides decorate their hands and feet with intricate, henna designs. This elaborate body art is believed to protect future brides from the curse, bad luck and misfortune cast by the ‘evil eye.’
- Czech Republic
Rice is nice, but peas are for pelting! Instead of traditional rice thrown at newlyweds, Czech guests throw peas at the bride and groom. When in Rome.....
- Sweden
A Swedish bride places one silver coin from her father and one gold coin from her mother in either shoe, to ensure a lifetime of wealth.
- Morocco
Prior to their wedding ceremony, Moroccan women indulge in a milk bath to purify themselves for the Big Day.
- Denmark
In Denmark, brides and grooms were traditionally known to cross dress, in order to confuse any evil spirits!
- Holland
In Holland, a pine tree is planted outside the newlyweds' home as a symbol of luck and fertility.
- Egypt
In Egypt, the bride's family traditionally prepares a week’s worth of cooking after the wedding, to ensure the couple enjoys “alone” time.
- South Africa
In South Africa, the parents of both bride and groom would traditionally carry fire from their hearths to light a new fire in the newlyweds' hearth.
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sources:
http://www.livescience.com/16810-10-world-wedding-traditions.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding
http://chineseonthego.com/t_wedding_greetings.html
http://www.hlntv.com/slideshow/2013/06/06/wedding-bride-marriage-newlyweds-wife-husband
http://www.worldweddingtraditions.com/
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-customs/articles/50-wedding-traditions-superstitions-facts-trivia.aspx?MsdVisit=1
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