Wedding traditions of Yerevan
An Armenian wedding capital, with a dance at the church door, the lavash on the shoulders and a duduk.
In Armenian weddings the couple kneels on a mat before the priest, and their foreheads are crowned. At the groom's house, lavash, a thin bread, is placed on the bride's shoulders for good fortune.
A wedding here
The morning begins with the groom's visit to the bride's home, called the "bride's pickup", with the men of his side. The church service has the crowning with wreaths. At the home of the groom a plate is broken, and the bride may be given honey. A party follows in a restaurant with a big band and group dances.
Where weddings happen
Churches such as the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral and the Cascade area for photographs. Restaurants and halls.
The season and the calendar
The summer and autumn, avoiding Lent.
Wedding customs of Yerevan
Also part of it, and being written: Armenian wedding (The customs.), Lavash (The thin bread.), Duduk (The reed instrument.), Armenian dance (The group dance.).
A wedding trail idea for Yerevan
- Vernissage A weekend market.
- Republic Square The main square.
- Cascade Complex A stepped monument.
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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