Wedding traditions of Naples
Neapolitan weddings are loud and long, with the tarantella, singing and a huge table.
Naples has a reputation for generous, theatrical weddings. Songs in Neapolitan, a trumpeter and a large feast belong to the celebration.
A wedding here
A wedding in the Naples area often includes a procession with a band, a lunch of many dishes and pastries such as sfogliatella. Songs such as Funiculi Funicula or a classic of Neapolitan song are sung in unison.
Dance
The tarantella is danced by guests in a ring, with tambourines and castanets. The pace speeds until all are out of breath.
Wedding customs of Naples
Also part of it, and being written: Tarantella (A fast Italian folk dance.), Sfogliatella (A shell pastry of Naples.), Neapolitan song (A genre often sung at weddings.), Wedding (Italian weddings.).
A wedding trail idea for Naples
- Castel dell'Ovo A seaside castle used for ceremonies.
- Posillipo A hill with villas for receptions.
- Via Toledo Bridal and tailor shops.
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.
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