Wedding customs and traditions

WEDDING -
is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage

Symbols of marriage
Rings, symbolizing never-ending love;
Wedding clothes;
Wedding reception, with music, food and drinks.

Cultures
Arabic wedding - men and women are segregated, with areas for men and for women;
Chinese wedding – Tea Ceremony is included;
Western wedding – a bride wears a white dress and throws her bouquet to the unmarried women;
Russian wedding – a long and merry wedding feast with guests, chanting “Gor’ko”.

Wedding types
A destination wedding;
A weekend wedding;
A white wedding;
A sneak wedding;
An outdoor wedding.

Related events
Bachelor party;
Bride kidnapping;
Honeymoon;
Wedding anniversary.

Religious views
Christianity – marriage is the relationship between Jesus and the Church;
Judaism - marriage is extremely important;
Islam - marriage is highly recommended;
Buddhism – marriage is a personal decision.

Wedding
Is one of the most important days and decisions in our life.