Wedding traditions of Vilnius
Lithuanian weddings include a bread, a rue wreath and a song.
Lithuanian weddings once had the bride's wreath of rue, a symbol of maidenhood. A bread, called a pyragas or a karvojus, is served.
A wedding here
The couple is greeted with bread and salt. In the old customs the bride is led through a gate of guests.
Folk touches
The sutartines, a form of polyphonic singing, are sung at some weddings. A folk dress is worn in some families.
Wedding customs of Vilnius
Also part of it, and being written: Lithuanian wedding (Customs.), Sutartines (Folk singing.), Wedding (Customs.), Rue (A herb of the bridal wreath.).
A wedding trail idea for Vilnius
- Vilnius Cathedral A major church.
- Gediminas Tower A hilltop tower.
- Uzupis An artistic quarter.
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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