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RE: LeoThread 2024-12-12 19:01

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Starting with an emotional yet beautiful practice from the Tujia people in China, brides weep in the weeks leading up to their wedding. This custom, intended as a show of familial affection, makes for a unique and poignant moment.

2. The Blackening of the Bride in Scotland

In a more playful take, rural Scots partake in “the blackening of the bride,” which involves friends covering the bride and groom in unappealing substances as part of a celebratory ritual before washing them clean.

3. Shooting the Bride

The Uyghur people’s tradition of the groom shooting arrows at the bride (sans tips) symbolizes a strong and robust marriage, drawing a contrast between historical customs and modern sentiments.

4. The Role of Bridesmaids and Best Men