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People who like watching Korean dramas are no strangers to Korean wedding customs. Almost all Korean dramas will involve a couple's wedding, from which we also learn more about Korean wedding customs, including two sets of pickled radishes on the bride's face, which were originally used to resist evil spirits. In fact, wedding customs all over the world are very interesting. Let's take a look at them. The post-80s generation who advocate individuality may get a lot of inspiration from them and plan the wedding that best suits their dreams!

Russian wedding: complaining

Hunan Satellite TV has an issue of Everyday, which introduces the marriage customs of various countries. The most unforgettable thing is the wedding custom in Russia.

It is reported that some people will shout "Bitter! Bitter! " Whenever someone takes the lead in shouting, everyone present will echo in unison, and then the couple will stand up and kiss deeply in public. A few minutes later, someone will shout "bitterness", and the bride and groom will stand up again and calm the cries of relatives and friends with sweet kisses ... This "procedure" must be repeated at least ten times at the wedding reception before relatives and friends will stop. It turns out that, according to Russians, wine is bitter and unpalatable, and it needs a new kiss to sweeten it.

German wedding: throwing bowls crazily

Unlike the reason and calmness that Germans have always advocated, their wedding is even crazier. When Germans hold a party at a wedding, the couple will be laughed at, which is very similar to China's "noisy bridal chamber", in which the highlight is to happily break the plate into pieces. On the wedding day, all the guests invited to the wedding brought a few broken bowls, dishes, plates and bottles. They think it can help newlyweds get rid of their past troubles and usher in a sweet start. On the long road of life, the couple can always maintain a warm love, stay together for life and grow old together.

French wedding: white and pure

It is said that Paris, France is a "romantic city", and French weddings are also what many girls yearn for. So what's so particular about French weddings? In fact, French weddings are very simple, but they are also solemn.

White is the main color of romantic French weddings. No matter the flowers, the bride's dress and all the decorations are white, it can be seen that the marriage in the eyes of the French should be pure and flawless. At the wedding, the bride will prepare a cabinet with exquisite handmade patterns symbolizing health and prosperity as a dowry, so this cabinet is also called the "box of hope". The cup chosen by the couple also has a specific name, which is called "wedding cup".

French weddings are both traditional and casual. Generally speaking, the wedding is presided over by the mayor or his deputy. It is customary on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Most French people like to get married on weekends. This is convenient for more relatives and friends to come to watch the ceremony.

Greek Wedding: Traditional Romance

Greece, known as the birthplace of ancient European civilization, is a country full of fairy tales. Greek wedding customs are also very interesting.

For a long time, in Greece, only weddings held in churches were recognized as legal marriages. Although 1982 abolished this rule, many newcomers still insist on going to church to get married.

Now, there are many kinds of wedding dresses. Especially according to the different wedding themes, Greeks don't have to wear wedding dresses to hold weddings. But if they choose a wedding dress, they will still choose the most traditional style-a white robe, a veil and a wreath on their heads, which makes the bride look as beautiful as the holy and dignified Athena. The groom's clothes are relatively simple, just a black or white suit.

American Weddings: Various Forms

Americans come from all over the world, so the wedding forms are very different. There is a lively church wedding; There are secular weddings without religious ceremonies at all; And the wedding of the guests barefoot at the top of the mountain. But no matter how strange the form is, it still contains some traditional customs.

For example, the bride and groom exchange rings. Rings are usually worn on the ring finger of the left hand. After the wedding, relatives and friends at home usually scatter handfuls of raw rice on the bride and groom to wish them many children.

After the wedding, there is usually a grand wedding reception, also known as reception. The types of food are determined by the cultural traditions of the bride and groom, the love and economic situation of the bride's family. Generally, a big cake with many colorful layers is placed in the corner, and the bride and groom cut the cake together with a knife. After eating the cake, the bride stood on the chair in the middle of the room and threw the bouquet at the unmarried girl.

Japanese weddings: complicated ceremonies

Wedding ceremonies in Japan include pre-divine wedding, pre-Buddha wedding, Christian wedding and pre-human wedding. It is more popular to get married before marriage and at home now.

God's wedding ceremony began in Muromachi era in Japan, which was the most popular wedding ceremony for military attache families at that time. There are many manners. At the wedding, both men and women need to brew 339 glasses of wine before they can swear to love each other for life and grow old together!

At the pre-Buddha wedding, both men and women read the engagement in front of the Buddha statue and reported to their ancestors that they had been married for a hundred years and lived together forever.

Marriage before marriage is a new form, held in public places, not in front of the Buddha or at home, not bound by the religious beliefs of both men and women's families, just signing an engagement in front of relatives and friends! Then read the engagement letter aloud together and read out your love for each other. The whole process only takes 10 to 15 minutes. After the wedding, there is a wedding banquet, which is usually held in the same place as the wedding, thus avoiding a lot of trouble!

Wedding customs in countries all over the world

Different countries have different wedding customs. When it comes to Chinese traditional wedding customs, people will think of such complicated etiquette as "three books and six rituals" and "three worships and nine knocks". But when it comes to foreign marriage customs, people won't have much impression except wedding dresses, churches and priests. In fact, due to ethnic and cultural differences, marriage customs vary greatly from place to place, and it is these colorful marriage customs that constitute a beautiful landscape in marriage life.

French-French white marriage

White is the main color of romantic French weddings. No matter the flowers, the bride's clothes or all the decorations are white, it can be seen that the marriage in French eyes should be pure and flawless. At the wedding, the bride will prepare a cabinet called "Weddingarmosre" as a dowry. The cabinet is carved with exquisite patterns symbolizing health and prosperity, also known as the "box of hope". Moreover, the cup used by the couple also has a specific name, named "Coupdemarriage", which means "wedding cup".

Germany-Germany madness

Unlike the reason and calmness that Germans have always advocated, their wedding is even crazier. Germans will hold a party at their wedding. At this party, the newlyweds will be laughed at, which is similar to our "wedding candle" in China, in which the highlight is to happily break the plate into pieces. On the wedding day, the couple will come to the church in a carriage pulled by a dark horse. In the wedding place, the exit will be sealed with red ribbons and garlands, and the groom must exchange money or promise to hold a party before the couple can pass through the exit, which is called "Ropingthecouple" in traditional German weddings. In addition, at the wedding banquet, sweets made of crushed almonds, wine mixed with spices and beer are the main foods for entertaining guests.

Greece-sugar in gloves

Greek brides put some sugar in their gloves, which means bringing sweetness to their marriage. Greeks like to dance traditional round dances at weddings to entertain guests. When holding a wedding, one of the procedures is that the leader of the poetry class instructs the groom to love and protect his wife, and the bride will pat the groom's feet to show respect. Newcomers will wrap sugar-coated almonds in gauze and distribute them to guests, symbolizing perfection and happiness.

Britain-the oldest cake

In traditional English weddings, the bride will hold calla lilies as a symbol of good luck. If the bride lives in the suburbs, she will walk through the church with the audience and sprinkle orange flowers on the road. Most British weddings are held at noon, and then a lunch party is arranged, which is called wedding breakfast. English wedding cake is made of many fruits, and the surface of the cake is decorated with broken almonds. The top layer is called "ChristeningCake", which means "bottle of birth" and will be kept until the first baby is born.

Czech Republic-buy you a trip.

In the Czech wedding, the bridesmaid will buckle the twigs of rosemary on the guests' clothes, symbolizing a happy and loyal life. After the ceremony, the priest will give the bride to the groom outside the church and instruct the couple to work hard to realize each other's wishes. Then the couple stepped on a road covered with ribbons, and relatives and friends had to pay money to let relatives pass.

Scotland-Plaid skirts, bagpipes and firecrackers

The traditional Scottish plaid skirt is a must-wear dress for the groom, and bagpipes with Scottish characteristics will resound throughout the wedding venue. Like China, Scots set off firecrackers to drive away ominous and evil things.

Russia-years of peace

The most special thing about Russian wedding is to throw the glass to the ceiling after the congratulatory message and toast, which symbolizes that the couple will have a happy marriage and means "Peace for all ages". In addition, from the decorations tied to the front of the float, we can know that they expect the first baby to be male or female. If it's a bear, it means they want to have a son. If they are foreign girls, they want to have daughters.

Switzerland and the Netherlands-Environmental Marriage

Newcomers from Switzerland and the Netherlands are the most environmentally conscious. They will plant a pine tree in the new house, symbolizing good luck and the ancient philosophers.

Japan-Kimono Bride

Japanese people like to entertain guests with a candy "Kyogashi" with the meaning of "celebration" at weddings. The bride will wear a silk kimono with the bride's family crest woven on it, and she will also wear wig ornaments. At the wedding, elders and guests will give congratulatory messages when toasting, telling the love story of the couple in detail.

Philippines-Eternal Love

Filipinos usually hang a giant clock decorated with flowers at the wedding venue, and a pair of white pigeons are hidden in the clock. After completing all the formalities, the couple will show the clock and let the white dove fly freely, symbolizing eternal love. Guests attending the ceremony will take turns to dance with the bride and groom and nail money on their clothes. Sometimes, relatives and friends of both sides will compete for who gets more money.

South Korea-"Two Points" Bride

The Korean groom will wear a big dress, and the bride's wedding dress is a colorful silk dress with long sleeves and a black silk crown. The bride's makeup will point two red dots on her cheeks to show her resistance to evil spirits.

Turkey-"Wail" Wedding

The bride will wear a richly decorated Turkish long-sleeved robe with reddish-brown plaid patterns on her hands and feet. Arabs will divide guests into men and women, and ladies will "wail" for the bride's marriage according to the custom.

Argentina-flower bath

In some areas of Argentina, young men and women have the custom of taking a "flower bath" when they are engaged or married. The so-called "flower bath" is to sprinkle the whole basket of flowers on the water before bathing, and wipe the petals all over the body when bathing. They think that water is sacred, flowers are festive and "flower bath" can represent happiness and good luck.

Mexico-salt, wine and bread

At the traditional gypsy wedding in Mexico, the couple will be fed wine and bread mixed with salt. This means that unless there is no more salt, wine and bread in the world, the love of this couple will not disappear.

Indians-"Expensive" Marriage

Indians believe that jewelry can resist hunger, fatigue, disease and bad luck, so the bride and groom will wear jewelry such as silver shells and turquoise. In Indian culture, water symbolizes cleanliness and purity, and the bride and groom will wash their hands, which means washing away all old love and sad memories. Some Indians believe that the East represents the future, so all wedding ceremonies should face the East.

Africa-Broom and Marriage

The African style is very simple, so the bride should braid her hair, cover her veil, be shy and dignified. The host, guests and audience attending the wedding must wear traditional African robes. According to African custom, a couple will cross a broom decorated with flowers, symbolizing a new stage of life. At weddings, Africans will entertain themselves with drums and kuga dances, and pour wine on the ground to offer it to the gods.

Caribbean and Bermuda-Fruit Cake

Wedding food in the Caribbean and Bermuda is very special. Their traditional wedding cake is made of dark fruits, including fermented lime and bergamot. Cakes come in many shapes.