German Weddings



Wedding traditions in Germany vary across the Country. Many Germans practice unique wedding traditions that are respected throughout Germany. Below are some of the most popular traditions that are practised. 

The civil and religious ceremony:
The Civil ceremony happens before the religious ceremony and usually only close family and friends attend. The purpose of the civil ceremony is to ensure the marriage is legally recognised. The religious ceremony will take place in a church or a similar venue after the civil ceremony. Just like Swedish Weddings, the bride and groom will usually walk down the isle together. While walking down the isle the bride will carry some salt and bread as an omen of good harvest. The groom will carry a grain for good luck. As they both exit the church at the end of the ceremony, rice is thrown on them by their guests. A popular belief among Germans is that the amount of grains of rice that stay in the bride’s hair will determine how many children she has.

Kidnapping the bride tradition
Later on at the wedding reception friends will ‘kidnap’ the bride and the groom then has to find her. She will most likely be hidden a pub near by.

Rings:
Unlike many other western countries, Germans wear their wedding rings on their right hand. Engagement rings aren’t as popular in Germany. Many couples don’t even wear engagement rings.

Wedding cake:
The wedding cake is cut by the bride and groom together at midnight. Whoever has their hand on top when cutting the cake is said to be the boss in the relationship. This of coarse is just a playful joke and isn't taken seriously. 


Example of a German wedding




References:
http://germanculture.com.ua/german-traditions/german-wedding-traditions/ 
http://germanculture.com.ua/german-traditions/german-wedding/
https://www.thelocal.de/20160613/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-attending-a-german-wedding
https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/12/bn-weddings-video-adanna-david/
https://mydeutschlandblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/29/german-weddings/
http://www.schnitzelbahn.com/homepage/2013/3/2/wedding-week-part-4.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6-RzNZK0QA

By: Ella Gregory

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