Marriage customs and traditions

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Evelyn Carpenter

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In some countries it is bad luck for a man to see his beloved in her wedding dress before they get married, just as tradition dictates that Tuesday is a bad day to exchange wedding rings. Or there are cultures in which they break the wedding glasses after the first toast of marriage, as well as others in which jumping on a broom is an omen of happiness.

If you like traditions, then you'll probably want to incorporate more than one into your celebration. Here are the ones that are prevalent in Chile, though some in their revamped versions.

Throwing rice at the newlyweds

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Brought from the East, the tradition of throwing rice at the exit of the church or registry office symbolizes fertility and offspring. It is one of the customs that are still in force in Chile, although today rice can be replaced by rose petals, confetti, dried leaves or bubbles, among other options.

The bride's first dance with her dad

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In addition to walking her daughter down the aisle and handing her off to her fiancé, who is a classic among wedding rites. other traditions that persist in Chilean marriages are that after the husband, the bride's first dance should be with her daddy. What does this emotional moment symbolize? Nothing less than a farewell from the father to his daughter, because now her husband will become the main man for her and with whom she will form a new family.

Lucky charms

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Another tradition that is preserved is the moment when the bachelorettes get a random charm, all with different meanings The original tradition was that the ribbons were pulled from the wedding cake. However, nowadays, there are many different ways to pull the ribbons. innovative ways to carry out this rite For example, by hiding the charms in a tower of cupcakes In any case, in a piñata, in a chest, in a fishbowl, hanging them from a Chinese umbrella or even from the bride's bouquet, in addition to having a fun time, you will get very nice and colorful pictures.

Bouquet and garter

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Both wedding rites remain ingrained in our culture, so much so, that even millennial weddings are still a part of our culture. are two moments that cannot be missed On the one hand, the bride throws the bouquet among the unmarried guests -who look perfect in their 2019 party dresses-, and symbolizes that the one who gets it will be the next woman to marry The garter, meanwhile, is thrown by the groom among the bachelors, although today there are several options that have been renewing this tradition. Since the idea is to involve men and motivate them to participate If you've got a football shirt, a box of liquor that's worth the bottle, or the original league, but tied to a ball, they'll really try hard to get the trophy!

The toast of the bride and groom

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It is another tradition in Chilean marriages, as it is a tradition that marks the beginning of the banquet That is to say, after a speech thanking the guests, the bride and groom and the bride and groom raise their glasses and make health Of course, the toast doesn't necessarily have to be with champagne, since today the bride and groom feel free to fill their glasses with whatever they want, for example, with pisco sour, sweet wine or even a shot of tequila.

Decorate the vehicle

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It is the most entertaining and consists of decorating the car that will transport the bride and groom with different wedding decorations such as floral arrangements, fabric ribbons, banners, the traditional "Just Married" plaque and, most importantly, cans strapped to the back of the vehicle to make a racket. According to tradition, this sound is intended to scare away evil spirits and chase away the envy that can generate the new partner.

Chilean style marriage

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More than a tradition, is a style of ceremonies It is originally celebrated in rural areas, but can be adapted to different environments with a good country wedding decoration. The idea is that the bride and groom and the bride and groom get married with the typical costumes of Chilean huasos and travel by horse-drawn carriage, and then celebrate a great banquet with a barbecue, empanadas, wine, guitars and cueca (traditional dance). More and more brides and grooms are choosing this type of wedding, and it is that the result is a joyful party simple and without so much protocol that rescues the best of the country.

Do you already know which custom you want to replicate in your wedding? Whatever you choose, remember that you can always print your personal seal, for example, incorporating love phrases of your authorship in the wedding vows or personalizing the wedding ribbons with novel designs so that your guests will always remember this special day for you.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.