7 fun wedding traditions around the world!

It is absolutely astonishing how traditions work, it can be the same but yet so different. The same applies to wedding tradition. Weddings are a universal institution and at the heart of it, it’s just a union of two souls in love. But, different cultures have different ways of going about their wedding business. Some of these might be cute and some downright wacky but we are not here to judge. So here are some of the most fun-tastic wedding traditions around the world.

Sangeeth, a musical Indian Wedding Tradition

Sangeeth is a pre-wedding affair in India. It is usually followed among North Indian families but nowadays it is a pretty common event among all cultures in India. Traditionally, Sangeeth is a ladies only function on the night before the wedding. Women of both families get together and sing traditional songs and tease the bride. But in modern times it has evolved into more or less a musical night where both gents and ladies can participate. This is a function that doesn’t have any religious undertones to it. It is basically a party to relish the fun and festivities of the wedding.

Falaka, a fishy Wedding tradition from South Korea

In South Korea, right after the wedding and before the wedding night, the groom has to undergo a certain test to prove his strength and knowledge. Falaka or foot-whipping is a common practice among South Korean weddings.

Here, Groom’s shoes are taken off and his feet are whipped with canes, sticks or mostly dried fish, by his groomsmen. The groom is also quizzed about various facets of marriage throughout the beating. Thankfully, the whole showdown is just for the gags and is never intended to cause pain or discomfort. Anyway, we can all agree it is a bit weird but fun.


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Joothi Chupai, a sneaky wedding tradition from India

Indian weddings with its plethora of events lasting up to days or even weeks can get a bit boring. Joothi Chupai is an awesome tradition that can be incorporated into any Indian wedding as it does provide relief to the boredom.

Joothi Chupai translates to “hiding shoes”. The groom removes his shoes before he enters the mandap or wedding porch. Now as soon as he removes them, the eldest unmarried girls from the brides’ side have to take the shoes and hide it. The grooms’ relatives and friends should try to find the shoe and the brides’ side should thwart their attempts at finding the shoes.

If all else fails, the groom has to ransom back his shoes from the girls because the groom has to leave the mandap wearing the shoes he came in with. It is a way of welcoming the girls into the family by the groom. It is a sweet and entertaining tradition that is a bundle of joy for everyone.

Charivari, a noisy wedding tradition from France

This age-old French wedding tradition is fun for guests but is probably annoying for the wedding couple.
On the wedding night, the guests, friends and relatives gather around the newly wed’s house and create a ruckus. They make raucous sounds by banging utensils together and singing loudly. And the couple has to abandon their wedding night plans and serve their guests drinks and snacks for their “efforts”.


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Blackening, A dirty tradition from Scotland

This Scottish wedding tradition is another tradition that is probably fun for the friends of the groom and bride and not for the couple themselves. The Scottish people take the phrase “ down and dirty” a little too seriously. The bride and groom are snatched from their hen and stag parties respectively by their friends. They are then covered with molasses or soot or anything which could blacken them. Then they are paraded around town. This tradition is done to ward off evil spirits during their nuptials.


Source: Balintore Holiday Homes

Straw Boys, A fun tradition from Ireland

This is an old tradition found in some parts of Ireland. Traditionally, Straw Boys are revellers who visit the wedding and sing and dance with the bride and other women. They are disguised with straw costumes all complete with a conical straw hat. They provide entertainment through song, dance and jokes. Their presence is said to bring good luck to newlyweds.


Source: askaboutireland

Stepping on the Grooms’ foot, a tradition from Greece

This is a rather simple yet fun to witness wedding tradition from Greece. In this tradition, the bride has to try to step on the Grooms’ feet during the wedding function. And the groom has to try to evade her. The logic behind this tradition is that, if the bride manages to step on the Groom’s foot, then she would have the upper hand in the marriage.

 

Some of these wedding traditions are weird, some funny and some insane but in the end, they just celebrate the love between two people. And if a tradition celebrates the love of the wedding couple then it is obviously a good one.