What Wedding Traditions Look Like Around The World

Cultures around the world have their own ideas on how to say “I do.” From tea ceremonies in China to smashing dishes in Germany, we're taking you around the globe to see how couples celebrate their big day.

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What Wedding Traditions Look Like Around The World

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The Indian part you explained is just 4 hours of 3 day long wedding.

[tarotwithsushmita]

I think the most logical is India's cz turmeric actually helps to get a glowing skin and heals.

[gokam]

During Indian weddings, the dance floor is flooded with money. Love all the traditions!

[pinkymishra]

As an Indian, I love our wedding tradition, it's colorful and fun.

[akshayironheart]

Guys ever INDIAN wedding is different . Every state, caste, religion and region have different wedding styles .😅

[zaprap]

Finally, a wedding where I won’t get in trouble for breaking some dishes

[mirajvakil]

Indian marriages r the best omg theyre fun especially w all the family and friends and FOOD

[suchuu]

Indian wedding is for a week u told just a few

[lois]

When China's tea ceremony has a video of a mix Chinese x Korean wedding 😅😅 whoops

[joanniebacus]

1:30 "... practice that signifies trust between close friends."

Wait until one of them shaves his eyebrows off.

[tanishkabhuyan]

I'd definitely like to go to Germany for a wedding whenever I feel super frustrated...
In that way I could release all my frustration by breaking the plates and I'll be also wishing a couple good luck...
😂😂😂

[ShibaDoggie]

I was confused by the Chinese tea ceremony cause the parents were wearing Korean clothes until I realized it must be a fusion of a Chinese and Korean couple.

[IshanAli]

SOUTH ASIAN WHERE Y’ALL AT!!! 🇧🇩 🇮🇳 🇵🇰

[snehanair]

In India, every state has different kinds of wedding according to their culture.

[saurabhparate]

Mexico:Dollar Dance....


India: during Wedding...
Money Blood bath....!

[tardigradew]

We must respect all of these traditions!
They are all awesome
Omg 3 likes?!!! That's the most I ever got! Thankss

[starlight]

I’m still so fascinated with the Indian wedding because even though I’m Indian, Catholic weddings are super basic and boring :/

[ahmedgodil]

When speaking of traditions it is impossible to forget india... proud to be Indian.. and yes haldi(turmeric paste) ceremony is our one of the favv traditions

[vscopeeps]

I wish I had enough money to dance with it
😅

[NaidusAdventures]

An Indian wedding is more than just Haldi. That is just one of the few that start off the function. Of course, either region, family and religion do some parts of the wedding differently. Like the Hindu wedding function will have different traditions compared to Punjabi wedding ceremony (which is a separate event on its on in the 3-5 day wedding). Most start with Mehndi which mainly the bride is covered in Mehndi (aka henna). Haldi (which mean turmeric) as you said is next of the events. Then you have the Baraat, traditionally done where the groom rides in on a white mare with his family following as they head to the brides home (though we did it differently in ours because we both wanted to take part in the ride and procession). Then you have Sangeet, which is song and dance. The families come together and have a good night of fun! Then you have the actual marriage ceremony the next morning. Followed by the reception as the final event of the wedding function. There are many small events and traditions that lead up to the function itself. Wedding are often called functions in India. Even after the wedding the couple are (most times) supposed to go to friends and families home and have a meal with the families and often there is a blessing ritual done to the bride and groom. Of the bride is covered with a shawl and bless and given fruit (a symbol of prosperity). There are many traditions the each family brings from their own traditions that can make each wedding a bit different. Traditional Indian wedding ceremonies helps for a new couple to get to know each other and their families as well. Because origins come from the traditional way of arranged marriages, the events and even small games that are done in the marriage ceremony are to help bring everyone at ease and make the wedding fun for everyone. If you read through this entire thing, you are a trooper. 😅