7 Wedding Rituals That Are No Less Than Seven Wonders

It is a saying that matches are made in heaven and who wouldn’t agree! These sacred matches unite on earth in the presence of friends and family and that is the most special day in the couple’s life. Every couple has their own unique preferences when it comes to décor, venue, theme etc. for the wedding.

We bring you 7 most amazing wedding rituals around the world that will leave you too confused to choose the one to make your wedding joyous.

  • The one where the couple cuts logs:

In Germany, there is an old custom and a belief that cutting a log represents the first obstacle that the couple has to overcome in their marriage. They have to toil together to “overcome the obstacle” by sawing through the log continuously. The couple uses a large, long saw with two handles. It is a chance for the couple to demonstrate their teamwork and dedication to the relatives and friends, and their willingness and capability to master the difficulties that arise in a married life.

  • The one where they chow salty bread:

In Armenia, if a person wants a glimpse of their future spouse, they have to chow down a loaf of salty bread. Armenian men and women accept this challenge with full grace. It is a belief that if they eat a slice of the sodium-rich bread, they will hopefully dream about their husband- or wife-to-be. Also, the bread must be must be prepared by a happily married middle-aged woman or the grandmother.

  • The one where they have to eat from a toilet bowl:

In France, brides and grooms eat chocolate and champagne after the reception, as part of a tradition.

But wait for the twist.

These things have to be consumed from a toilet bowl. On asking the meaning of the ritual, the French explain that the whole point of making them eat in a toilet bowl is to give the twosome strength before their wedding night. The tradition sure sounds yuck but the French celebrate this in complete joy.

  • The one where they steal his shoes:

‘Joota Chupai’ or ‘Joota Chori’ rasam means ‘hiding shoes’ in India. The couple is initially asked to remove their shoes before stepping inside the ‘mandap’ which is the place where the wedding ceremony takes place. Now the bride’s sisters steal the groom’s shoes as a prank and hide it. They promise to give the shoes back only in exchange for something.

  • The one where his friend does the shaving:

The “Bestman” of the groom becomes the groom’s barber for the day in Greece. The groom’s BFF has to pull out a razor and shave the groom’s face. This day is further sweetened as the new mother-in-law has to feed him honey and almonds.

  • The one where the bride is kidnapped:

In Romania, a mock abduction game is common before the commencement of the wedding ceremonies.

The game goes like this:

The bride is kidnapped by friends, family, or entertainers hired specially for this purpose. Now it becomes the groom’s duty to prove his love by coming to her and rescuing her by paying the ransom. This ransom can be paid through drinks, money, romantic gestures or even the newly bought diamond ring online.

  • The one where they get kissed by other men and women:

In Sweden, the jealousy meter is put on the table during weddings. Whenever the bride leaves the table, all the ladies present at the venue are free to steal a kiss from the groom. The tradition has to be gender-neutral. So whenever the groom leaves the table, all the gentlemen in the room are free to place a peck on the bride.

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