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participants. This ritual is believed to test the groom's strength and 
character, while also serving as a bonding experience for the newlyweds 

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and their friends and family. The atmosphere is light-hearted and fun, 
and the groom is expected to endure the beating with a smile and a sense 
of humor 
These ten unusual wedding traditions showcase the rich cultural 
diversity of our world, highlighting how love and marriage are 
celebrated in countless unique and fascinating ways. Though the rituals 
may differ, the celebration of love and partnership unites us all, 
transcending borders and cultural boundaries, and serves as a testament 
to the universal nature of human connection. 
Introduction 
Attention Getter- Wasn’t the day of your wedding one of the most 
special days of your life? I got married last year, a big full traditional 
wedding, and it was definitely very special and very memorable, and if 
you’re not married yet I’m sure you’ll want your wedding to be 
memorable. Connection to Audience- First of all, what is it that makes a 
wedding memorable? Is it the fact that two people are pledging their 
love for each other? Or maybe the reception with lots of yummy food, 
and great music? Well I believe that it’s the traditions that make a 
wedding memorable, because each person puts their own special twist 
into each tradition. Credibility Material- But have you ever wondered 
whether the rest of the world shares the same traditions or rituals as you? 
Well, after extensive research and personal experience the answer is no. 
Thesis and Preview: Each country among with each culture that resides 
in that country has its own unique rituals including bridal attire, gifts, 
and length of ceremonies. Insert Transition #1: 

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Around the globe, brides embrace all kinds of colors and 
adornments for their big day. According to Wikipedia here in America 
brides will typically wear a white gown, maybe with some color to 
match the decorations and brides maid’s dresses. In bliss weddings 
shows us that Chinese bridal gowns are called qipao and are usually one 
piece embroidered in red silk with designs in gold an silver. Brides wear 
a red veil that covers their face and shoulders. The color Red is believed 
to drive away evil spirits and bring good fortune. Only the groom can 
remove the veil and traditionally he won’t take it off until the wedding 
night. Red is also the color for Indian weddings, while white is reserved 
for funerals. Elaborate 22-24kt gold jewelry and red saris are draped 
around the bride adding dramatic sparkle to her outfit. Each province of 
Indonesia has its own traditional costume and ceremony. Here are just a 
few examples of the diversity of this region. 
The most striking feature of Indonesian ceremonial garments 
according to In bliss weddings is the crown that the bride wears that can 
be one headpiece or many small combs placed into the plaited hair. 
Flowers are incorporated to add softness and color. Most brides in 
Morocco celebrate with an Islamic ceremony according to wikipedia. 
Many brides wear bright yellow in hopes of scaring away the evil eye. 
Elaborate takchitas, which are long, sashed robes are embellished with 
jewels and beading. Brides have at least four changes throughout their 
ceremony. Brides are carried into the ceremony on an amaria carried by 
four men. Depending where the Muslim bride resides the traditions vary 
slightly, but the numbers of ceremonies and 5 changes of clothing are 

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still the same around the world. The bridal wear for the Nikkah 
(religious wedding ceremony) and Reception and her 24kt jewelry, 
diamonds, shoes, and purses are given by the groom’s family. 
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The second topic I found very interesting were the gifts given to 
the bride. I know we all love those. In the American culture the gift is 
not specifically given to just the bride. There’s an exchange of gifts 
between the bride and the groom according to the knot. A few examples 
I found were a classic pear necklace, earrings, perfume, and a heart 
locket for the bride. The groom usually receives an engraved watch, a 
leather desk set, an engraved picture frame, a handkerchief, or an 
engraved money clip. According to Wikipedia, in China before the 
wedding date has been decided the groom’s family sends an elaborate 
array of food, cakes, religious items, tea sets, jewelry but they all have to 
be sent in even numbers for the meaning of couple and in pairs. These 
gifts symbolize prosperity and good luck. Once the gifts have been 
delivered the families select a special date for the wedding. In India once 
the date has been set the groom’s family visits the girl’s house. 
The sister or sister-in-law of the boy presents the Chunni or the red 
sari along with jewelry, accessories and a variety of sweets to the girl as 
she would be wearing this sari and jewelry on her wedding day 
according to wedding details. The sweets are given to sweeten the mouth 
in any auspicious occasion. On the day of the wedding she is also given 
a mangalsutra which is a necklace that symbolizes she is married, and 

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she would have to wear this necklace for the rest of her life. In 
Indonesia, and I found this very different and interesting through 
wikipedia, the groom gives the bride 13 gold coins which symbolize the 
groom’s intention to look after his bride and their children. The bride is 
also presented with Indonesian flower arrangements. Hey Morocco 
shows us that the Moroccan marriage traditions start with the payment 
of a dowry from the groom to the bride. 
The dowry includes a lot of precious jewelry, cars, houses, and or 
even property. Other gifts are more symbolic such as sugar to represent 
happy life, milk for purity, dates, water, orange flower and henna. The 
Muslim marriage traditions require the groom’s family to shower the 
bride with 24K gold jewelry, 7 pairs of traditional clothing with 
matching accessories, 7 pairs of western clothing with matching 
accessories (if the bride doesn’t live in a Muslim country), 7 pairs of 
nuptial clothing, 7 pairs of shoes, makeup, purses, house furnishings, 
kitchen utensils and any other need the bride might have. There are also 
symbolic gifts given, a lot of sweets to start life with sweetness, milk 
and almonds for fertility and fruits symbolize kids (the fruit of the 
marriage). 
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Another topic that struck me was the length of all these weddings. 
We all have one thing in mind wedding day=1 day, which takes months 
if not years to plan that special day. What if your wedding would take, 
let’s say a week? Let’s look at these cultures and see how long their 

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weddings take. The American wedding consists of two days, the 
rehearsal dinner and the wedding day. Nice and simple. The Chinese 
wedding day similarly also takes one day; however the bride has to 
change 3 dresses according to In Bliss Weddings. The Indian wedding 
takes 7 days to complete according to Wedding Details. The Indonesian 
wedding takes 3-7 days, depending on the financial situation of the 
family according to Wikipedia. The Moroccan wedding takes up to 7 
days; but the pre-wedding rituals last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years 
according to Hey Morocco. The Muslim Wedding also takes 3-7 days, 
depending on the financial situation of the family, and the amount of 
traditions, rituals and ceremonies you’d like to include. 
Conclusion 
Finally, after going around the world and exploring how diverse 
our world is we can see that a wedding ceremony is one of the most 
important occasions around the world. We saw how traditions are taken 
seriously and still followed by most. Although every country, culture, or 
region differs in tradition, attire, gift exchange, and length of ceremonies 
we all tie the knot in our own unique ways, and we make sure to make 
this day one of the most memorable and enjoyable time of our life. 
Fulfilling traditions can be hard, but in the end it will be all worth it. 
“Marriage brings one into fatal connection with custom and tradition, 
and traditions and customs are like the wind and weather,