One thing we love about featuring weddings from different cultures is learning about their traditions. Below are 7 wedding traditions from cultures all across the globe. Who knows, maybe you'll find a new tradition to include in your own nuptials!
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Myrtle Bouquets for British Royal Brides
Starting in 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, it has been tradition for the British royal bride to carry myrtle, an herb that symbolizes love. After her wedding, Queen Victoria planted a myrtle shrub in her garden. Ever since, each British royal bride's bouquet has included a sprig of myrtle from the same plant! (As explained by Fly Away Bride)
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Nigerian Aso-Ebi
Aso-Ebi means "Family Clothes" in Yoruba, a Nigerian language. At a Nigerian wedding, you will see the bride and groom's families each wearing their own color or fabric to identify themselves. Sometimes, close friends of the bride will also be dressed in aso-ebi. (As explained by Knotsvilla on My Hotel Wedding)
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The Mexican Lasso Ceremony
During traditional Mexican wedding ceremonies, a string of rosary beads is looped around the couple in a figure eight shape. This symbolizes their unity and the fact that the couple will be bound together by love for the rest of their lives. (As explained by Petronella Photography on Burnett's Boards)
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Chinese Weddings and the Color Red
At Chinese weddings, brides will often wear red instead of white. This is because red symbolizes love, joy, and prosperity whereas white is often associated with death. (As explained by Knotsvilla)
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Greek Brides' Ode to Single Ladies
Greek brides write the names of their single girlfriends on the bottom of their wedding day shoes. Tradition says that the first woman's name to be erased will be the next to get married. (As explained by Love4Wed on Belle & Chic)
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The Indian Baraat
The Baraat is the groom's traditional entrance to the wedding, often found in North Indian and Pakistani weddings. Typically, the groom and his family will sing and dance their way up the street to the wedding venue. The groom will usually ride atop a horse (or sometimes even an elephant!) that is decorated with flowers and an embroidered saddle. (As explained by The Big Fat Indian Wedding)
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A Blue Dress for Irish Brides
Traditional Irish brides opt for a blue wedding dress instead of white to symbolize their purity. (As explained by My Hotel Wedding)
Which wedding traditions will you uphold on your big day?