Different wedding customs in European countries
British wedding customs In a traditional British wedding, the bride holds a calla lily, a symbol of good luck. If the couple lives near a church, they will walk into the church with the guests and sprinkle it with orange flowers on the way. Most weddings in the UK are held at noon, followed by a lunch party called a wedding meal. The British wedding cake is made of a large amount of fruit, decorated with shredded almonds on the top, and the top layer has the meaning of "birth bottle" and will be preserved until the first baby is born.
French wedding customs White is the main color of romantic French weddings. Whether it is the flowers used for decoration, the bride's dress, and even all decorations, they are all white. It can be seen that marriage in the eyes of the French should be pure and flawless. At the wedding, the bride will prepare a carefully crafted cabinet symbolizing health and prosperity as a dowry, so this cabinet is also known as the "Box of Hope". The cup chosen by the couple also has a specific name, called "Wedding Cup".
Czech wedding customs At Czech weddings, the bridesmaid will buckle rosemary twigs on the guests 'clothes to symbolize a happy life and unchanging firmness. After the ceremony, the priest will hand over the bride to the groom outside the church and teach the couple to work hard to fulfill each other's wishes. Then the couple will walk on a road covered with ribbons. The couple's relatives and friends will require the couple to pay before they can pass.
Scottish wedding customs The traditional Scottish plaid skirt is a must-wear dress for the groom, and the sound of bagpipes with Scottish characteristics will also ring throughout the wedding venue. Similar to China, the Scots also set off firecrackers to drive away ominous and evil things.
German wedding customs German weddings are more than showing a crazy side. On the day of the wedding, the couple will take a carriage drawn by the black horse to the church. At weddings, the exit will be sealed with red ribbons and wreaths, and the groom must exchange money or promise to hold a party before he can pass through the exit. In addition, at the wedding banquet, candies made from crushed almonds, wine mixed with spices and beer are the main foods for guests. At parties, the newlyweds will be teased (which is somewhat similar to our "wedding room"), and the highlight of the event is to happily smash the plates.
Greek wedding customs In Greece, the bride will put some sugar in her gloves, which means bringing sweetness into married life. Greeks like to perform the traditional round dance at weddings to entertain guests. During the wedding, one of the procedures is that the choir leader instructs the groom to take good care of and protect his wife, and the bride will pat the groom to show respect. Newlyweds will wrap sugar-coated almonds in tulle and distribute them to guests to symbolize abundance and happiness.
Italian wedding customs The wedding customs of Italians are quite similar to those of the Greeks. They also like to receive guests with traditional dances; in addition, they also like to distribute sugar-coated almonds to guests participating in weddings. The difference is that these almonds symbolize sweetness and bitterness in Italian culture. In addition, Italian brides will prepare a small bag to hold cash and gifts.
Russian wedding customs The most special thing about a Russian wedding is that after saying a congratulatory speech and making a toast, the glass is thrown to the ceiling. The ring glass falls into pieces, symbolizing that the couple will have a happy marriage. This means "peace every year".