Russian Wedding Traditions

Every culture has a wealth of wedding traditions and Russia is no exception. While many current Russian people opt for a more "westernized" service https://aninjusticemag.com/an-ideal-woman-societys-not-so-perfect-definition-8c66942e156c that simply requires them to sign their names in a register office ( or as we call it Zags), there are still those who want to go the whole pig and have the standard Orthodox event with all of its related entertaining.

As an example, a traditional Russian pair does greet their families with bread and salt as they enter the home. This is a means of wishing the new handful a longer life together. After this, the newlyweds https://toprussianbrides.com/russian-brides-club-review/ will include a special meal of korovai, a square bride bread filled with different images such as pigeons, blossoms, sun and stars, all wishing the couple health, prosperity and happiness.

During the greeting, friends are encouraged to drop a bit of funds on the floor around the brides, known as "dvoryanka". This traditional custom embodies a couple's desire for great success in life.

Another custom that is frequently observed is that the wife throws her flower at the friends instead. Anyone caught it is thought to be the second couple to marry, so they must be extremely cautious not to trample to hard. A piece of the plate must be placed underneath their pillow for those who do n't catch it.

The "ransom" is another old-fashioned part of a Russian marriage. In essence, the vicar's buddies kidnap the wedding before putting her in hiding until he reaches the end of a string of commitments intended to test his feelings for her. To price the maiden, the bridegroom must make either genuine or metaphorical payments.