Whether you're in the midst of preparing for your celebration, checking out wedding dresses or concentrating on wedding decorations, you're sure to come across several customs along the way that you'll want to follow, such as having a ceremony for the blessing of your silver rings, throwing the bouquet to unmarried guests, or the groom not seeing the bridal gown. However, traditions canvary a lot from one country to another, so we have compiled the 10 most unusual traditions that occur in different corners of the world. Get comfortable and be surprised with these curiosities.

1. China

Many brides get emotional and cry on their wedding day, which is completely normal. However, the women of the Tujia people start crying a month early In fact, the bride must cry for at least one hour a day, and then her mother and grandmother join in. However, this is not an expression of sadness, but rather of joy for the future of the bride and groom .

2. United States

Although this ritual is practiced in the USA, has its origins in people of African descent. It consists of the bride and groom, at the end of the ceremony, jumping the broom, and the bride and groom, at the end of the ceremony, jumping the broom, they hold hands and jump on a broomstick The rite dates back to the prohibition of marriage for slaves, who had to be content with jumping on a broom to symbolize their union.

3. Scotland

In a Scottish village, the bride's friends and family congratulate her, They put the most disgusting things on her: rotten milk, rotten fish, burnt food, sauces, mud and much more. Then, they subject her to a night of alcohol and leave her tied to a tree. The explanation is that if the bride can endure all this, then will be able to withstand anything They had better have their princess wedding dresses out by that time, and be clean and safe in a closet.

4. Korea

Korean tradition states that the feet of the newly married man should smear themselves with fish to make sure nothing goes wrong on their wedding night, once they've raised their wedding glasses for their first toast as newlyweds.

5. India

In India it is a common belief that women are very ugly or were born with a visible tooth in the gum, are possessed by ghosts That is why they must marry an animal, usually a goat or a dog, to get rid of evil spirits. Once the ceremony is completed, then you are free to marry a man .

6. Indonesia

Now this is strange! One of the customs in Indonesia is that the bride and groom can't use the bathroom For this purpose, they are monitored and only allowed to eat and drink a little. If they succeed, they are then will have a happy marriage full of children .

7. Kenya

Bye bye bridal hairstyles for long hair! The Maasai ethnic group who lives between Kenya and Tanzania, follows the wedding tradition in which the bride's father must spit on his daughter's head and chest to bless the marriage. He does so, prior to shaving the woman's head and putting oil on it .

Greece

It is customary that as soon as the bride and groom are pronounced husband and wife As long as they don't wipe out the wedding decorations, it's all good! Besides, the woman should save a little sugar r in your bag for a sweeter life.

Poland

Parents of the bride and groom offer some offerings symbolizing your good wishes They give them bread so that there is no lack of food, salt to cope with difficult moments and vodka so that there is always joy in the relationship.

10. Sweden

In this European country the groom must leave the party for a moment and allow all the guests to kiss the bride as a sign of good omen. And although they are innocent kisses on the cheek, some may not be so innocent.

Can you imagine having to comply with any of these bizarre traditions? Luckily in Chile it's enough to throw rice once the bride and groom exchange their wedding rings. And be aware that these are placed on the ring finger of the left hand, while the engagement ring is worn on the right and switched to the left at the time of marriage. That tradition is one you can't avoid!