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Wedding traditions of Riga

Latvian weddings may include the Ligo oak wreath and the old song of the dainas.

Latvian folk songs, the dainas, are full of wedding images. Weddings in Riga are held in churches and in civil registries in historic buildings.

Riga: View of Riga from St. Peter's church, Latvia
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A wedding here

The Latvian wedding has long included a dowry chest and a tradition of the bride's bed. A wreath of leaves or flowers is worn.

Folk touches

Folk dress, with a woven shawl, is worn by some. The dainas are sung at the table.

Wedding customs of Riga

Also part of it, and being written: Latvian wedding (Customs.), Daina (A Latvian folk song.), Wedding (Customs.), Song festival (A choral tradition.).

A wedding trail idea for Riga

  1. Riga Cathedral A large church.
  2. House of the Blackheads A historic hall.
  3. Old Town A medieval quarter.
About this page

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.

KindRiteVowBetrothalGift customAttireAdornmentPerformanceFeast customBlessingPlayFamily roleSettingModern
StageFinding a matchEngagement and betrothalThe weeks beforeThe eveProcession and arrivalThe ceremonyThe wedding feastReception, dance and giftsAfter the wedding
🇺🇸 Austin, United States and 5 moreBachelorette party A pre-wedding gathering for the bride-to-be and her female friends, known as a hen party in many Commonwealth nations.Performance · The weeks before

Photo credits on this page

The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

  • Bachelorette party: Michael Vincent Photography for Bride's Night Out, Inc., CC BY 3.0, source

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