The fashion for a white wedding dress arose thanks to Queen Victoria. She also broke with a long tradition that brocade was used to tailor the bride's attire. For her wedding, the queen wore a satin wedding dress containing a deep neckline. Orange blossom twigs were used as decorations, as well as lace trim, which added spice to her image.
The tradition of going on a honeymoon trip is far from accidental. Its appearance is explained by the fact that many years ago, the newlyweds had to go to another state to register their marriage in full accordance with all the rules.
In India, there was a tradition according to which the first wedding night was simply absent. Between the newlyweds, a special stick was placed on the bed, which lay for 4 days. The purpose of this custom is to instill in spouses moderation in their personal lives.
During the celebration of the wedding in Bali, part of the teeth was sawn off for the young. This was done so that the newlyweds did not grow fangs and they did not end up in the realm of evil.
Kenyan grooms are required to wear jewelry for women, as well as their shoes and clothes for a month. In this way, the groom learned a difficult female fate.
The cheapest wedding ceremony was once held in one of the Indian tribes. A little more than one rupee was spent on it. This was explained by the fact that it is forbidden in the tribe to demonstrate beauty and luxury, as well as to celebrate weddings.
In Europe, there was a funny custom according to which the parents of the bride threw dishes with pies out of the windows. If the dishes were shattered, then their daughter was waiting for a happy marriage.
Several centuries ago, brides in Europe were tied with bows on their sleeves. It was believed that it brings happiness. Over time, this began to be done less frequently. At the same time, no one forgot about the meaning of the ribbons. Ribbons were tied on carriages, and then on cars. Today, no car for a wedding is complete without decorations from bright ribbons.
According to the English tradition, wedding cakes were divided into pieces, which were showered on the bride. If a girl from among the guests ate a piece, then she could dream of her future husband.
For the first time, a wedding loaf appeared in the days of Ancient Rome. Newlyweds could be considered spouses only after they ate a piece of cake at the wedding. But soon the task became easier: the young people simply exchanged cakes.
Bedouins prepare the world's largest wedding dish. To prepare it, boiled eggs are placed in fish, fish are placed in chicken, chicken is put in sheep, which is then placed in a whole roasted camel.
The bride's father in African tribes is obliged to feel the groom's intimate organs and name a number indicating how many times the groom needs to satisfy his mother-in-law. So the endurance of a young man was tested.