Get Hitched goes international once again as we look into even more of the world’s wedding traditions. This time we’ll be reaching well into each corner of the globe to bring you even more interesting cultural traditions.
P is for Panama
Grooms in Panama are tasked with asking a priest to bless 13 gold coins.
Once blessed be thy coin, the tradition states that the man must gift his new wife with a coin throughout the ceremony and reception as a sign of his eternal commitment to her.
Q is for Qatar
Qatari weddings are unique in the way that the bride and groom hold separate weddings.
Yes, that’s right. Two weddings. As a means to remain observant of gender segregation observed in other facets of their private lives. Say what you want about being old-fashioned, but grooms have been known to pamper their brides and her closest guests for days on end, well before the respective gatherings.
It’s not uncommon to see Qatari brides swirling in Gucci gowns. They are #lifegoals!
R is for Russia
Before a toast or cheers at any Russian wedding, guests will shout “Горько” (pronounced gor-ka) which means ‘bitter’. This is done as a means of informing the newlywed couple that the alcohol they are about to sip from is sour, so the warning gives them time to catch a sneaky snog before the speeches begin.
The origins of the tradition date back to couples having lengthy kissing sessions to sweeten the taste of old liquor. Yeah, yeah, yeah…
S is for South Africa
During Zulu wedding ceremonies, the groom and his family will slaughter a cow(?) to welcome the bride in to the their unit.
That just scratches the surface of it, however. The tradition continues with the bride stuffing the cow full of money as an offering before her new family.
T is for Thailand
Thai couples will consult astrologist monks to ascertain the perfect wedding date.
Thai cultures are kept in close alignment with the spirit of the universe. Because of this, the day that their wedding falls on has to be one that is best suited to both sides of the couple.
Check out other traditions from many countries around the world, A-E, F-J, K-O, U-Z
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