4. Beating the groom’s feet: Korea
Korean tradition dictates that the groom has his feet beaten with fish or a cane before his first night as a married man. It can be painful but it’s over quickly and more fun than cruel. This is supposed to make sure the groom doesn’t disappoint on his wedding night.
5. Chick Liver Tradition: Inner Mongolia, China
To select the wedding date the bride and groom are required to take the life of a baby chick while holding the knife together. The date is then divined by the good appearance of the chick’s liver. If the liver has an unfortunate appearance, they must keep killing chicks until they find a satisfactory one.
6. Avoid using toilet paper, go green: Indonesia
It’s not just the wedding day that has some strange customs; Indonesian honeymooners are housebound for three days and nights following the wedding while not using the toilet. The couple is watched over and is allowed minimal amounts of food and drink. This honeymoon house arrest is believed to produce a happy marriage full of healthy babies. (Okay, an Indonesian wedding is officially out for me).