Wedding traditions of Kyiv
Ukrainian weddings feature the korovai, a decorated wedding bread, and embroidered cloth.
The korovai is a large bread decorated with dough birds and flowers, a symbol of the family. In wartime, weddings have continued, often in smaller form.
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A wedding here
The couple may stand on a rushnyk, an embroidered cloth. Bread and salt are offered by the parents of the couple.
Folk touches
A wreath, called a vinok, is worn by the bride. Songs and games are part of the older village customs.
Wedding customs of Kyiv
Also part of it, and being written: Vinok (A flower wreath.), Ukrainian wedding (Customs.).
A wedding trail idea for Kyiv
- St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery A major church.
- Saint Sophia Cathedral A cathedral.
- Mariinsky Park A park used for photographs.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
