In the UK the bride wears something old, new, borrowed and blue.
True.
In Brazil guests throw money at the newlyweds.
False. This is a tradition in Nigeria.
In Italy nuts are given to the newlyweds.
True.
In North Korea the bride is given a sheep.
False. The bride is given a goose.
In the Philippines doves are released.
True.
In Mexico the bride carries 3 bouquets.
False. The bride carries 2 bouquets.
In Polynesia the bride and groom are cleansed with coconut water.
True.
In India they steal the groom's shoes.
True.
In Morocco the wedding lasts an entire week.
True.
In South Africa parents put out a fire.
False. The parents carry a fire.
In a Congolese wedding, couples must not smile throughout the entire ceremony to show they are serious about marriage.
True
A bride in certain regions of India must marry a tree before her actual wedding if she is considered “manglik” (astrologically cursed).
True
In Spain, it’s traditional for the bride to wear an all-red dress to symbolize passion.
(False – Spanish brides often wear white like many other cultures.)
During the Russian wedding toast, it’s customary to break dishes for good luck.
True - breaking dishes is believed to bring good luck.
After the wedding, German couples saw a log in half together to symbolize teamwork in marriage.
True
