In addition to the traditional and more commonly know Tea Ceremony, another major part of Chinese traditional weddings is the Hair Dressing Ritual, during which the Bride’s hair is styled and dressed while a “good luck woman” says blessings for the bride and her future.
7. Scotland
The kilt is by and large the most popular outfit of choice for most men, Grooms and groomsmen included, for any big event in Scotland. Believe it or not, the kilt was actually banned for a period of nearly 40 years, in the mid 1700’s. Necessities overcame the ban and the kilt was returned. Now most men customise their kilts to take on a more modern feel, experimenting with different material.
8. Ghana
Weddings in Ghana come with lots of color. The Bride wears a Wrap-around skirt called the ‘iro’, and a loose blouse (buba) and shawl (iborum) of matching color. Each family has its own unique pattern of clothing that is added to the traditional dresses worn by both the Bride and the Groom.
9. Mongolia
Mongolian weddings in the major cities usually last only for a day, and up to three days in the countryside. The Bride and the Groom also wear different rings. The Bride’s ring is crafted with two intersecting diamond shaped symbols, to represent the important role the woman plays in every family, and is worn on the left hand. The Grooms ring, worn on the right hand, has two round intersecting shapes to signify the husband’s role as the roof of the home, and the protector of the family.
10. Indonesia
Indonesia is a country of many diverse ethnic groups, each of which have their own customary dresses to be worn, in the material of their choice. Women usually wear dresses, and decorate themselves with numerous ornaments and accessories, and the men usually wear suits, the Grooms’ usually being designed to match the Bride’s.
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