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All wedding traditions

660 traditions so far, best known first. 440 more are on the list to be written. Filter by region, kind and stage of the wedding.

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🇹🇴 Tonga and 2 moreTaʻovala The woven pandanus mat worn around the waist for formal occasions and weddings in Tonga.Attire · The weeks before 🇹🇴 TongaLakalaka A formal Tongan group dance where performers stand in rows and move their arms to express respect.Performance · The ceremony

🇦🇺 AustraliaWishing well A decorated box where guests leave cash or small gifts for couples who already have a home.Gift custom · Reception, dance and gifts

🇦🇺 Australia and 4 moreMeat raffle A pub tradition where tickets are sold for a chance to win meat prizes for local teams or charity.Feast custom · Reception, dance and gifts

Photo credits on this page

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

Taʻovala: James Foster, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
Wishing well: Unknown author, Public domain, source
Meat raffle: ef80, CC0, source

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