Marriage customs are as varied as there are cultures around the world. Within one country there can be a plethora of practices especially is there is tribalism or even in a cosmopolitan society.
In some parts of China, when the groom comes to fetch his bride, he is confronted by a barrage bridesmaids blocking his entrance. They demand red envelopes of money and he is forced to sing and generally teased to prove his love.
In some parts of China, when the groom comes to fetch his bride, he is confronted by a barrage bridesmaids blocking his entrance. They demand red envelopes of money and he is forced to sing and generally teased to prove his love.
This one sounds a bit weird.
One French tradition is, on the wedding day, guests fill a toilet bowl with all the leftovers, which were previously deemed delicious, and mix them with alcohol and everything they desire. The couple is then obliged to finish the bowl in order to build up strength for the taxing night
One French tradition is, on the wedding day, guests fill a toilet bowl with all the leftovers, which were previously deemed delicious, and mix them with alcohol and everything they desire. The couple is then obliged to finish the bowl in order to build up strength for the taxing night
Kenya
In the Maasai culture in Kenya, families choose your spouse. One week prior to the wedding, families meet to discuss and agree on what the groom's family will exchange for his bride.
On the wedding day a Maasai bride-to-be will have her head shaved and rubbed with lamb fat and oil. Her father then proceeds to bless the couple by spitting on his daughter's head and breast for good luck .
In the Maasai culture in Kenya, families choose your spouse. One week prior to the wedding, families meet to discuss and agree on what the groom's family will exchange for his bride.
On the wedding day a Maasai bride-to-be will have her head shaved and rubbed with lamb fat and oil. Her father then proceeds to bless the couple by spitting on his daughter's head and breast for good luck .
U.S.A.
Some Southern states in the the United States of America, have a tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon upside down close to or at the place they will wed , one month ahead of the big day. They do this to ward off rain on the day.
However, rain or shine, the couple digs up the bottle and share the contents with the guests and family.
Some Southern states in the the United States of America, have a tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon upside down close to or at the place they will wed , one month ahead of the big day. They do this to ward off rain on the day.
However, rain or shine, the couple digs up the bottle and share the contents with the guests and family.