“La Serenata” and More Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Saying “I do” sounds too good to be true. Probably because these two precious words hold the glittering pen to writing the new chapter of your life. And with that, here's wishing you and your dearest a lifetime's worth of love, happiness, and good fortune. Cheers!

Getting married is one thing. Having “the wedding” is another thing. A wedding can be simple and sophisticated like a dreamy backyard wedding, similar to the scene in To All The Boys: Always and Forever. It can also be regal and remarkable like a royal, think about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.

Regardless of your feelings toward wedding superstitions, you must admit they are interesting and sometimes intriguing. Nevertheless, they provide an opportunity to discover and enjoy the world around you, as well as the many ways of attracting luck for a happy marriage.

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Global Traditions

• Norway: Brides wear crowns to deflect evil spirits
  According to Norwegian tradition, the bride adorns her long veil with a bridal crown made of silver or gold. Spoon-shaped charms are hung from the crown; it is said that the sound they create wards off evil spirits.
• Armenia: Balance bread
  The newlyweds break a plate for luck and then are served flatbread and honey. The couple balances the bread on their shoulders to keep evil spirits away and eat honey for happiness.
• India: Mehndi party
  One of the most important events during an Indian wedding is the mehndi party. The celebration happens the evening before the wedding as a way to wish the bride luck and love.
• Romania: Hiding the bride
  It is customary for friends and family to abduct the bride before the wedding. The groom must either give a public declaration of love or pay a ransom in the form of alcohol to get her back.
• Italy: La serenata
  The bride is serenaded by the groom outside her window the night before the wedding. After the sweet concert, a large buffet of food is often set out for everyone to enjoy.