Wedding traditions of Warsaw
Polish weddings in Warsaw bring bread and salt at the door, the oczepiny at midnight and a feast that lasts until dawn.
Polish weddings are known for their length, often running until morning. Couples marry in a Catholic church or at a civil registry, and the party that follows has a set order of customs.
A wedding here
The parents greet the couple at the hall with bread and salt, and a glass of vodka or wine that the couple drinks and throws over their shoulders. Guests call out Gorzko, gorzko, meaning bitter, until the couple kisses.
Oczepiny
At midnight the bride's veil is removed, a rite called oczepiny that marks her becoming a wife. Unmarried women try to catch the veil, and the men try to catch the groom's tie or hat.
Wedding customs of Warsaw
Also part of it, and being written: Oczepiny (The midnight veil ceremony.), Polish wedding (Customs of Polish weddings.), Wedding (General context.).
A wedding trail idea for Warsaw
- Church of the Holy Cross A Warsaw church used for weddings.
- Royal Lazienki Park A park for photographs and ceremonies.
- Old Town Market Square A rebuilt old town 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.
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