In Polynesia the bride and groom are cleansed with coconut water.
True.
In Morocco the wedding lasts an entire week.
True.
In Italy nuts are given to the newlyweds.
True.
In the Philippines doves are released.
True.
In Brazil guests throw money at the newlyweds.
False. This is a tradition in Nigeria.
In the UK the bride wears something old, new, borrowed and blue.
True.
In South Africa parents put out a fire.
False. The parents carry a fire.
During the Russian wedding toast, it’s customary to break dishes for good luck.
True - breaking dishes is believed to bring good luck.
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.)
In India they steal the groom's shoes.
True.
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
After the wedding, German couples saw a log in half together to symbolize teamwork in marriage.
True
In North Korea the bride is given a sheep.
False. The bride is given a goose.
In Mexico the bride carries 3 bouquets.
False. The bride carries 2 bouquets.