Whether you are from a culture or just would like the knowledge for inspiration here is a brief guideline of some culture themed wedding traditions: |
KOREA |
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KOREA
Goose eggs used as decor. |
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SCOTLAND
Traditional gown and kilt. |
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SPAIN/ PHILLIPINES/ MEXICO
The gift of thirteen coins. |
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SWEDEN
The custom of a bouquet comes from Swedish culture. |
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Stressing on the importance of the marriage being a lifelong bond, this culture uses symbols of animals which are known to mate for life as accents to their wedding theme. Poultry such as ducks and geese are given as symbolic gifts or décor to symbolize fidelity and fertility.
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MEXICO |
Practice a tradition called the “Gift of Thirteen Coins” representative of Jesus and his apostles. These coins are symbolic of the groom’s pledge to support his spouse and are blessed by the priest. Mexican wedding receptions are very celebratory and lively. The couple traditionally dances first but the guest form a heart shape around them before they begin.
Caribbean touch: Make a pledge to your bride using Barbados coins; afterwards they will remain as keepsakes not only for the representation of the promise made but also as mementos of your destination wedding.
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THE PHILIPPINES |
Practice the “Gift of Thirteen Coins” as in Mexico. The full bridal party wears the same colour.
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SPAIN |
Practice the “Gift of Thirteen Coins” as in Mexico. |
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SCOTLAND |
Have a strong sense of family symbolism and as a result the bride is presented and decorated with a sash in the style and colours of the groom’s clan. This represents her welcome and incorporation into the family.
The bride wears a long white dress with a full train. Groom wears a kilt.
Scottish weddings serve a brandy fruitcake to their guests. Bagpipes (if available) will of course add the finishing touch.
Caribbean Touch: Serve our traditional black cake for a Barbadian flavour to a charming tradition. |
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SWEDEN |
The custom of carrying a bouquet is a Swedish custom which is already enjoyed in western culture. However another charming custom strongly centres around the parents and their continuation, even on her wedding day, to care about the welfare of their daughter. Traditionally the bride carries coins in her shoes, one Gold in her right from her Mother and one silver in her left from her Father so that she will never be in need. |
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VIETNAM |
Colour plays
a strong role in Vietnamese wedding culture in particular red and rosy hues which represent a promising, glowing future for the couple, full of bloom. Their wedding rice is cooked red and the mother-in-law presents the bride with pink chalk as a form of her blessing and wishes for a bright, rosy future for the bride and groom.
Caribbean Touch: Present your Daughter-in-law with a bunch of Pride-of-Barbados (our National Flower), which is red in colour and can represent your wishes to the new couple for a rosy future.
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