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Wedding traditions of Salvador

In Salvador, Catholic and Candomble traditions share the wedding of Afro-Brazilian families.

Salvador is the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture, and weddings may include Candomble blessings alongside church ceremonies. The city has baroque churches and a strong musical life.

A wedding here

Bahian weddings often use white, and brides may wear a turban or traditional Bahian lace in a folkloric wedding. Capoeira and axe music may be performed.

Food

Moqueca and acaraje are Bahian staples at feasts. Sweet cocada and a bem-casado round out the dessert.

Wedding customs of Salvador

Also part of it, and being written: Candomble (An Afro-Brazilian religion.), Acaraje (A Bahian fritter.), Capoeira (A martial art and dance.), Bem-casado (A wedding sweet.).

A wedding trail idea for Salvador

  1. Pelourinho The historic centre.
  2. Church of Our Lord of Bonfim A pilgrimage church.
  3. Sao Francisco Church A baroque church.
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
🇧🇷 Salvador, BrazilPuxada de Rede A Brazilian dance that reenacts the tragic retrieval of a fisherman's body from the sea.Performance · The weeks before 🇧🇷 Recife, BrazilFrevo A fast, acrobatic dance and musical style from Recife that turns Carnival street parades into a display of agility.Performance · Procession and arrival

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