Wedding Twist With Various Wedding Traditions Around the World

Whatever part of the planet you are from, make your wedding day more eventful through integrating various cultural elements. Remain true to yourself and don’t be scared to generate ethnic customs yourself. With some thought and preparation, have the most conventional cultural components which a contemporary twist. Listed below are a few customs from various countries.

India

India gets the Mehendi Ceremony. Within this Indian pre-wedding event, henna is set on the bride’s hands, arms, wrists, legs and feet in elaborate patterns. The process can take hours, and often, the groom’s initials are hidden somewhere within the design for him to find on the wedding night.

 

Poland

Couples of Polish descent get a special blessing from the bride’s parents at the reception, who supply bread, salt, wine, and a silver coin, all of which have symbolic meanings. Salt serves a reminder that they will overcome difficult challenges together. The parents then kiss the couple as a sign of their unity and love.

Latin America

The Hora Loca is considered a party in a party, this wedding tradition is a vigorous celebration complete with maracas, props, whistles and other noisemakers. Including a live band and actors and it occurs at the end of a union in order that guests leave on a high note.

 

Israel

In most traditional Jewish weddings, the custom is to entertain the bride and groom with a dance called Mitzvah Tantz . It’s regarded as a commandment to bring joy into the newlyweds on their wedding day. This festive tradition incorporates mad dance ‘performances’ by guests wearing hats, hats and sometimes even costumes.