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Wedding traditions of Zagreb

Croatian weddings include folk costume, tamburica music and a wine toast.

Croatian weddings often have a civil and a church ceremony. Tamburica bands play folk songs, and the kolo is danced.

Zagreb
Photo: Nick Savchenko, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A wedding here

In the east of the country weddings are large and last for days. The couple may be offered bread and wine at the door.

Folk touches

The licitar heart, a red gingerbread heart from Zagreb, is a common love token and gift. Costumes vary by region.

Wedding customs of Zagreb

KoloA circle dance.

Also part of it, and being written: Licitar (A decorated gingerbread heart.), Tamburica (A string instrument.), Croatian wedding (Customs.).

A wedding trail idea for Zagreb

  1. Zagreb Cathedral A great cathedral.
  2. Upper Town An old quarter.
  3. Maksimir Park A park for photographs.
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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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StageFinding a matchEngagement and betrothalThe weeks beforeThe eveProcession and arrivalThe ceremonyThe wedding feastReception, dance and giftsAfter the wedding
🇭🇷 Zagreb, CroatiaRecognition of same-sex unions in CroatiaŽivotno partnerstvo The legal framework that grants same-sex couples rights through life partnerships and foster care recognition.Modern

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