Traditions that Make Italian Weddings Unique!

 by Michael Noah

Wedding is always a great source of festivity and an important occasion in everyone's life! In Italy there are no exceptions. Even if you are not of an Italian descent, everything in an Italian wedding speaks of its culture, and that culture is almost synonymous with romance itself. An authentic Italian wedding carries a unique style making the couples the center of attention during the ceremony. Being a multi-faith nation, even if you have planned to put up your wedding in Italy, it is always good and interesting to involve some of Italian wedding tradition and culture in your marriage.

Though Italian wedding ceremony is a quiet a long one, it is found to be the most interesting one. Beginning the day with a morning mass in the church the ceremony continues with dancing and feasting. It is also customary for the couples to walk together to the wedding chapel.

Another popular Italian wedding tradition in Italy is tying a ribbon across the chapel, to symbolize the bondage and affection of the couples. Though marriages are mostly avoided during the month of May and August, wedding in Italy is preferably fixed on Sundays, as Sunday is considered as the luckiest day for wedding.

Food always plays a paramount role in any special occasion of Italy. If it is an Italian wedding reception then is surely a party time. According to Italian culture, feasting begins by serving sweet liquor and strong drinks to the guests. The guests then can toast the couple with "Per cent'anni" which means toasting for a hundred years of togetherness.

With 14 dishes in the feast along with a wedding soup comprising yummy chicken soup with bite-size pieces of meatballs, dinner is considered as an important event as the wedding itself. After the dinner, the multi-layered delicious cake is served for the guests with espresso and coffee followed by dancing of course!.

At the end of the wedding ceremony, the couples generally break a glass as a part of the wedding tradition. The number of shattered broken pieces would determine the long years they will share together in life. Some Italians, have the habit of releasing a pair of white doves in the air, which will signify the togetherness and love of the newlyweds all through their life. Their affection is also beautifully portrayed and assured when the bridegroom kisses the bride in front of all the friends and relatives gathered.

With all such wonderful and explicit wedding favors, Italy is always the best place to make your bondage of love all the more special. Even you can have the pleasure of fixing your marriage in Italy along with Italian wedding ceremony customs. All you have to do is contact a best tour provider like PerilloTours.com and book your tickets now to have a memorable wedding.

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