What to expect at a German wedding 🥂

In this video, we talk about the most popular wedding traditions. We also talk about what the most popular gift for a German wedding is.

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - JGA
03:26 - Polterabend
05:54 - Honking of Cars
06:42 - Sawing a Tree Trunk
07:10 - Throw of the Bridal Bouquet
08:15 - Wedding Pranks
09:11 - Wedding Cake
10:03 - First Dance
10:55 - Traditional Dress Code
11:57 - The Wedding Gift

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[pedrocintra]

I watched every single second with a smile on my face 😍

[ehemalssimehtt]

❤ Jen&Yvonne & Simple Germany ❤

[journeykings]

Mein Mann and I got married last week in Germany and these topics makes me giggle.😊
We also didnt have a traditional way as we wanted it to be relaxed and everyone to feel comfortable. Plus the fact almost everything is DIY by us which gives special touch and meaning about everything from our wedding. Ultimately, it was beautiful and I can say indeed a celebration of love.
You guys were inspiration as usual.

[vojislavS]

This was awesome some of these rituals are familiar but imagining you too doing them makes me grin 😁👌❤️

[turjo]

The first few traditions are so out of the world for me but I love it!

[kuchomank]

Honestly I don't know how the algorithm brought me here but I'm glad it did
I don't have intentions to go to Germany but I've been watching your videos because they're very positive and interesting, you 2 have beautiful personalities, charm and a special aura .
I'll keep watching your videos and IDK maybe in the future I'll visit Germany.😉

[karinwenzel]

Polterabend: Make sure you only bring porcelain to smash it, NO GLASS that is considered bad luck. The wedding might be called off. ;-)

[andymo]

In Bavaria/Austria there is a Tradition of
Brautstehlen (steal the bride)

So friends tear the bride away, the groom have to knee on a wooden log in a ugly dress and have to beg for His bride.
Singing Songs etc.

But in fact it s a Party booster, before the groom CAME over, Friends and younger relatives makeing Beer tent Party, but mostly drinking wine.

[michaela]

Money gift - as far as I know it originates in the fact that people were pretty poor, they could not afford a huge wedding... but if anybody gives what he can you can celebrate a big event.
Turns out it fits today, too - because people already have all they want.

[NIGRACIA]

¡Necesito ayuda, por favor!. ¿Podría llevar un vestido color negro a una boda en Alemania, o es mal visto? La boda será en Bayern. Gracias

[austinjennings]

In America we just simply call it a bouquet toss 😊

[fannychristozova]

Taa! I can't help being amazed by how much in common we have with wedding traditions/practises! And those few but significant differences! I've read your guide on weddings in Germany, so I was familiar with a couple of things within the topic. At the very least, your beautiful wedding gowns and the Polterabend. However, now that you talk about it I realize how much of a big deal and real prolonged noise this is! 😄

This venue for extended family and friends, we also do it. These are often the first sets of envelopes with money, before wedding day has even arrived. 🤣 Which brings me to the gifts and gifting money. Definitely high practise, and you of all people explained what's behind it better than my mom, better than my friends. I have done both... well, definitely felt happier where I could actually bring a creative and useful gift. Which of course was not to mean I don't wish for them to be always well with the money, it was just my way, of course as long as I can think beyond money. One sharp example of creative thinking outside the box was at the wedding of a dear couple and one gift was actually this jump from an airplane, how was it called.. and the pass with a deadline for maybe 6 months or up to a year, so pretty cool for someone who's been hiking and camping and rafting and climbing quite a lot.

On a different note, you mention those hands one above the other when making the first cut of the cake. That I didn't know. All of it we have it - cars honking, first dance, cutting the cake, throwing the bouquet and the dresscode you explained. But there's one other saying which involves quick thinking. Once the clerk says the words "You are now [husb&wife, wife&wife, husb&husb] there's a gentle stepping on the toe of the other one. The one who remembers first and manages to do this quickly, is said to have the dominant role in the mariage to come. 😂 Your photos are very beautiful, thank you, wife and wife, for sharing this portion! Oh, and one more thing. I'm happy for your choices of best man and maid of honor! I love this freedom and the consideration of respect! Here such choices are in no way forbidden, but generally it is looked down to. Also loved the stories of your JGA's! Lerned how to know it when I see one! 💕

[TheGabiAlf]

This is so cool thank you!!! I would love it if you guys made some videos on getting a driver's license in Germany, both for cars and motorcycles, like the process, examinations, if it's hard, tips, and such. Or what is it like owning one of these vehicles, insurance, usual prices for used or new, where people usually park, and such?

Junggesellenabschied auf der Straße mit Bauchladen kenn ich nur aus dem tv im pott

[spirospaolinelis]

😂😂😂😂😂 Greek fat wedding forever 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[meenalbagaddeo]

Guys, can you share your Instagram Id?