Pouring (rain that is) in Texas. Yesterday we went to see Mom’s Night Out with the girls and had lunch and did some coffee shopping. The movie was OK but far from anything special—though I did like the tattoo parlor and Bones.
Did you know that once a year in the Philippines the government sponsors mass weddings in several cities to assist poor couples to have a big day. The joint weddings includes a meal and even wedding cakes. Already married couples can renew their vows at this time too.
That got me thinking about what other interesting wedding activities are going on out there.
In Tujia China a month before the wedding the bride starts crying for an hour each day, eventually the mother and all females of the family join her. They don’t just cry, they cry in different tones–I never tried crying in tones–it’s suppose to be joyful. Who knew?
But that’s a whole lot better than in certain areas of Scotland where the bride and groom are covered in syrup and various other sauces after which they are tied to a tree and the future wedding is announced to one and all.
In India before the wedding bride and female friends decorate their hands with intricate henna designs which last long after the big day.
In the Ukraine couples often burn an effigy of the matchmaker that brought them together. Doesn’t sound like they’re too happy about the match!
In Indonesia the bride must wash her grooms feet (after he’s walked on eggs) before a crowd of friends and family prior to the big event.
Bride kidnapping has become a crime in some countries (ya think) but was once common in Romania.
So let’s see if any of your wedding keepsakes might bring you some needed cash—let’s ask that old match maker Google.
Silver plate heart jewelry box, silver heart, ring bearer $22
Ivory Purse Wedding Great Gatsby Enamel Metal Mesh Whiting …$26
Capretto Lavabile Gloves Hand Embroidered Made in Italy …$45
Rose Pearl First Kiss Wedding Cake Topper $65 (range for toppers from $22-$70)
Polychrome Navajo Wedding Bowl Basket circa 1970’s $165-$200
1930s Sewing Pattern Wedding Dress Evening Gown (once for a frugal bride) $255
Did you ever wonder what the most expensive wedding ever was?
Prince Charles and Dianna cost close to $70 million (with over 1/2 million for security).
Stay happy and never stop finding the different and enjoyable in your life.