13. Shooting The Bride: China

In China’s Yugur culture, grooms shoot their future brides with three bows and arrows (that don’t have arrowheads). Once the deed is done, the groom will collect the arrows and break them, thus ensuring that they will love each other forever.

14. Butch brides: China

According to a survey, 75% of men notice women because of their hair. But if you are born in china then the last time you will see the woman you love with a full head of hair is before you marry her. In their culture a married woman is supposed to shave off all but a lock of her hair as it is considered as sign of beauty and cleanliness.

15. Polterabend- Smashing Dishes: Germany

A ritual called Polterabend is practiced in many parts of Germany. Hosted by the newlywed, the guests bring the bride and groom new dishes as gifts and then they smash them. Pots are clashed, cookeries are broken and even whips are also smashed. Supposedly the cacophonous sound scares away evil spirits. By breaking the dishes beforehand, the bridal party is preparing them for the obstacles ahead and simultaneously wishing them luck.

Curated by Erbe
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