The most unusual wedding traditions around the world

Every day in the four corners of the world thousands of weddings are celebrated according to various traditions. Whether in the Maghreb or in Asia, passing through Latin America, each country goes from its own culture, its own outfits with various wedding dresses to realize this dream of a day prepared by the greatest care of the world. couple so that it remains an original marriage.

1. In the United Kingdom
"Something old. Something new. Something borrowed. Something blue. This 19th century tradition invites the bride to wear an old garment as well as a new one, another borrowed and a blue object. This practice would bring luck to newlyweds.

2. In Germany
The day before the ceremony, relatives of the bride and groom are invited to the home of the couple to break a maximum of dishes in order to ward off evil spirits and dismiss disputes.

3. In Greece
During the preparations, the Greek bride hides a piece of sugar in her glove. Symbol of sweetness, this ritual would promote a quiet and peaceful couple life. Candies are distributed among the guests after Mass. Then after the meal, the guests throw the plates to wish the bride and groom a lot of luck.

4. In the Czech Republic
It is common that at the end of each ceremony, whether religious or civil, a horse collar, called chomout, be placed around the neck of the young bridegroom. It is also attached to a foot ball. As for the bride, she is attributed a whip. This tradition claims to show who will have the last word and who will make the final decisions within the couple.

5. In Morocco
The traditional kaftan is a kind of long, very light dress that the bride wears during the ceremony. However for a typical Moroccan wedding, the young wife can wear up to 7 different outfits. She is helped by four women who are asked to change her dress and jewelry. These 7 dresses have a special meaning: they represent the 7 days during which the wedding was celebrated before. Among these wedding dresses, we find the Fassyia, R'Batia, Sahraouia or Medjoub.

6. In the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, we put aside the cap of the first bottle of champagne opened during the reception, then it is placed under the pillow to guarantee the fertility of the couple.

7. In Brazil
We replace the traditional throwing bridal bouquet by the throw of stuffed or effigies of Saint Anthony of Padou who in this country is the patron saint of weddings. As in France, this practice guarantees the future marriage of the one who receives the object launched.

8. In Argentina
We embed small objects in the cake, including a ring, connected by son on both sides of the dessert. Each lady pulls a string, the one who finds the ring will be married in the year! Finally at 3:00, at the sound of drums, begins the Carnival Criocha where everyone dances and disguises himself.

9. In Canada
The bride and groom must kiss each time the glasses clink! The person who has tinkled his glass must kiss his neighbor on the right. A ritual that also acts as a wedding animation since it assumes a certain rapprochement between the guests.

10. On the island of Borneo, Indonesia
Tidong tribesmen are not allowed to wash or use the toilet for three days and nights after the ceremony. If the ritual is not respected on both sides, the couple will suffer bad luck and their union will be unfortunate, they say.

11. In Korea

After removing the socks from the groom and attaching his feet, his friends shake them with a stick or a fish! This tradition is supposed to prepare the married man for his wedding night.

12. In China
Since red is considered a symbol of happiness, success and luck, there are many red accessories in Chinese traditional weddings. Scarves, floral wedding arrangements or even the clothes of the bride and groom, we find red everywhere.

13. In Polynesia

During the reception, a dance performance is organized during which the two newlyweds and their witnesses are invited to participate in the traditional dance: the Tamuré.