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All wedding traditions

674 traditions so far, best known first. 108 more are on the list to be written. Filter by region, kind and stage of the wedding.

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🇹🇭 Bangkok, ThailandSame-sex marriage in Thailandสมรสเท่าเทียม (Somrot Thaothiam) The legal recognition of same-sex unions that took effect in January 2025.Modern · The ceremony 🇮🇩 IndonesiaNgerorod A traditional Balinese Hindu elopement where couples marry by mutual consent despite family opposition.Betrothal · Finding a match 🇵🇭 Philippines and 5 moreElopement A secret marriage conducted without parental approval or public notice to bypass objections or legal barriers.Modern · The weeks before 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, CambodiaSame-sex marriage in Cambodia The legal status and local registry for same-sex couples in Cambodia.Modern · Engagement and betrothal 🇮🇩 IndonesiaSame-sex marriage in Indonesia The legal status and social reality of same-sex unions under Indonesian law.Modern · The ceremony

🇹🇭 Thailand and 5 morePrenuptial agreement A written contract signed before marriage to define property rights and financial outcomes.Vow · Engagement and betrothal

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The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

Same-sex marriage in Thailand: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Prenuptial agreement: Jan Josef Horemans the Younger, Public domain, source

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