Wedding Rituals

Let's take a look at some of the most common wedding
rituals from around the world and what they may mean to you. See
if you can pick out a ritual based on your culture.

MOST COMMON ETHNIC RITUALS

1) African American couples celebrate what's called a
"jumping of the broom." This happens
immediately after the "I do's.

2) Chinese couples drink wine from goblets that are tied
together with a red ribbon.

3) East Indian grooms get a turmeric paste rubbed all over their
face to keep the bad spirits away.

4) German brides carry salted bread in their pocket and the
groom carries grain to bring wealth into the household

5) Egyptian brides get their right wrist tied to the grooms left
wrist.

6) English brides get a live or imitation spider placed in their
gown by their guests.

7) French couples drink wind from a two cup that has two
handles.

8) Greek brides receive money pinned to their gowns while
dancing with her new husband during the reception.

9) Italian grooms get their ties cut into small pieces. The
pieces are sold to the guests.

10) Korean couples feed their guests noodle soup to symbolize a
happy life together.