Russian wedding traditions.

It really surprising but only few people know what real traditions took place in ancient Russia. Many of these customs and rituals were quite original, but most of them are lost or transformed into modern versions.

Only few people know that white dress for good russian brides came only when Catherine II put it on on her wedding. Before that wedding dress used to be red. All weddings were celebrated for three days, sometimes even for a week.

In the morning of wedding day, the groom would send his good russian brides jewelry and accessories in a special groom’s chest. From mother’s side the bride would receive a special talisman which had to become a family relic. Then a bride had to give it to her daughter in her wedding day.

The more good russian brides would cry on their wedding, the happier they will be in their family life.

The wedding feast was held separately. The bride Full Tilt your guests in his house, and the groom – in his. After dinner, the groom would ask the blessing of the parents go to pick up the bride. At this point, with the groom and demanded ransom for the bride. That is, in fact, sold his bride to the groom, who had by this time was his lawful wife. After the groom picked up the bride, the wedding feast were combined, and the feast continued. The second day of the wedding was held at the bride’s parents. And on the third day, the guests used to come to the newlyweds. Bride was to give each guest personally embroidered towel, and invited to the table, drink-fed.

Modern weddings are reduced to two days and the second day is short also. Bride’s ransom is held before the ceremony, in addition, it has become a kind of joking and cheerful performance, which, however, often empties the wallets and pockets of the groom and his witness.Мейн кун питомник предлагает котят на продажу.