Свадебные традиции России и Великобритании

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Wedding traditions of Russia and the UK.

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Love will save the world Floating in the air, the romance, the sound of beautiful words, beautiful poetry lovers around. Incredible beauty look that just burns with love, heart clenching and his gentle flutter in the breast of a loved one. What else is around? Solid love.... And one more thing. Of course, I love, love, love! It is love, this feeling pushes to commit insane, but such wonderful things. For what? Yes, even just for the sake of smiles, so dear and gentle smiles of our loved one. On the wedding day, the state of loving souls easily has the power to change things around, change the world and create a new, mysterious, fantastic and beautiful world. Yes, do not be afraid of these words, the creation of the new world, it in you heart lovers.

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Everyone remembers their wedding day as if this event was only a moment ago, and no matter how many years have passed. There will be wonderful moments browsing through the pictures in my head the memory of how my knees were shaking, the memories of the wedding excite, increase the rhythm of our hearts. A wedding is an event that is impossible to forget, all the little things that were on this day, persists not primarily in the head and the heart. Wedding day is such a precious day that is worth all the money in the world. The joy of memories that you will receive after the wedding, nothing compares to a single other occasion. Do not deny yourself the opportunity to feel those feelings, confess love, and feel a pounding heart in your wedding day.

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But before that... Our ancestors had attached great importance to the careful observance of wedding rituals and traditions. It was believed that this will keep future family relationships from the evil eye and purely utilitarian problems. In our days, a strict sequence of wedding ceremony almost didn't survive. Most of the wedding associated with a white bride's dress, veil, rings, towels, sometimes the bride "steal" witnesses. Meanwhile, even the few traditions that have survived until our days, has an interesting and ancient history.

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White dress The custom of dressing up in white clothes came to the modernity of Ancient Rome. In those days white tunics wore not only the newlyweds but also the witnesses, which, by the way, there were 10 people on each side. The meaning of this tradition was to prevent the evil gods to detect the bride and groom equally among dressed guests. In addition, the white color symbolized the Romans prosperity, joy and was the attribute of the holiday. The veil protected the bride from evil spirits and testified about her chastity. The tradition of the many people wear the groom's flower, also came from the ancient world. Its color ought to match the bride's bouquet emphasizes the unity of two hearts.

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The custom of exchanging rings came in European wedding traditions from the East. In particular, in Ancient Egypt it was believed that using the middle finger is vein through which blood enters the heart. In addition, in the opinion of the ancients, the middle finger with the ring has magical powers. That's why he was chosen to wear wedding rings. It symbolized the stability of the relationship and the infinity of love, because it has no beginning and no end. Another tradition, which survived until our days, is the custom to carry the bride over the threshold of the home. Meanwhile, the young husband should make every effort not to stumble and not to drop his beloved. This rite has European roots, and its meaning is that now a woman has the reliable protection and support in the person of her husband. A significant role in wedding traditions have made and Christianity. For example, often the bedroom of the newlyweds sprinkle Holy water brought from the temple in order to scare off evil spirits and promote good relations in a new family.

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And in the UK... The British honor wedding customs and traditions. Though largely Russian and English weddings are similar - bachelorette party, bachelor party, engagement rings and wedding cake. In the early sixteenth until the nineteenth century, all of betrothal was arranged only the parents of the children, while they still were young. Therefore, when children became adults, they were not always like the chosen one and because of this, couples married or secretly ran, because we were not able to receive the blessings of the parents. Because with the 1753 Act was passed about the ceremony, which could be obtained only in the Anglican Church. Now everything is much easier. wedding ceremony is the wedding ceremony, and after ceremony dinner-wedding reception. Interestingly, rehearsing the ceremony the day before the wedding - wedding rehearsal. By the way from England to us, the tradition came to the wedding to wear a white dress. Divorced or widowed in re the marriage is already not wear a white dress.

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But before that... Until the nineteenth century in England the marriage took parents or guardians of young people. They organised the wedding. The bride and groom often don't even know you at that moment, when was the decision made about their marriage. Often the agreement of marriage was a time when the future of the couple was not more than seven years. Aged 3 to 7 years old children were even betrothed. In the future, "wife", after reaching a certain age, began to live together.

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The old traditions of England Long wedding in England were arranged in the period from harvest to Christmas, and the reason is simple - the abundance of food. In England even have a saying that need to get married in September - then joint life will be good and rich. The bride presented decorative horseshoe, which she wore on the wrist - it was believed that it would bring her luck. When the bride entered the Church, its sprinkled with wheat. Similar wedding traditions existed and exist in many Nations. In our day in England also sprinkle the bride, but not one, and together with the groom. And not at the input and the output, when young already married. Yes and sprinkle basically no wheat, and colored rice, colored confetti, rose petals, etc. In the North of England a bride not throwing the bouquet, and... sliced bread from the plate. Guests tried to catch a piece of bread, because it was thought that it was great luck and brings good luck. In some areas of England it was customary to break the wedding cake over the heads of bride and groom, and somewhere young, sitting at the Banquet table, sprinkled barley.

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Clothes British women prefer more modest wedding dresses, for example, than the Russians or Americans. Most British brides prefer dresses white or cream color, though in Bridal salons will always be in color wedding dresses. For bridesmaid dresses are purchased the fabric for the vests and ties of the groom and the best man. The outfits of the bridesmaids paid by the bride. Modern bride from England prefers not to leave her wedding dress for her daughter, because fashion is changing, and it is unlikely that the daughter will be delighted at the prospect of wearing on your wedding dress from 25 years ago. Therefore, wedding dress after the wedding either sell, or use a more interesting and touching: fabric wedding dresses christening clothes for the firstborn.

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Brides still try to abide by the old English tradition: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and 6 pence in the Shoe". Old can be a mother's bracelet, blue underwear, borrowed - garter older sister, etc. but new is not difficult to find. Six pence are placed in the Shoe. By the way, decorative horseshoes on the wrists wear and modern bride. Guest trying to cover his head, going in to the marriage, preferring trendy Flirty hats. Bridesmaids head is not covered.

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Marriage The Church rides the wedding procession, which usually consists of Rolls Royces or for classic cars. And limousines are chosen very rarely. Before the bride going to the altar (today more and more brides prefer to walk down the aisle on their own, without dad being there), is stalking a girl-flower girl, scattering flower petals. Immediately after the marriage ceremony is arranged photo shoot with all the guests. As a rule, group photos done at the Church where they were married. But if the street bad weather, is allowed to take pictures inside the Church.

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Wedding breakfast Immediately after the marriage takes place "wedding Breakfast". Young dance first dance of the newlyweds. There is also a tradition of dance father / daughter-bride and mother-son- fiance . The bride throws the bouquet, single ladies catch. The garter toss is not particularly accepted - it is an American tradition. As for gifts for a wedding, there is a certain ceremony of granting them, as is customary with us. Recently more and more popular in England the so-called wedding registries - a list of expected gifts, compiled by the bride and the groom. This register passes through the hands of relatives and friends, and everyone chooses that will give. Gifts can be presented at a wedding, or to send in advance - before this event. Gifts are not customary to unpack before the end of the honeymoon. After unpacking gifts, the couple sent guests a card with gratitude.

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Customs of Russia According to the old Russian tradition, the night before the wedding was arranged so-called bachelorette party and bachelor party. The evening before the wedding, the bride spends in the circle of his friends, the groom in a circle of friends. The main content of the evening - the rite of farewell to bachelor life. If the bride and groom want before the wedding to be together, it is possible for a bachelorette party to invite the groom. However, until the end of the bachelorette party the groom to remain undesirable. Future newlyweds can take advantage of this custom to invite to a Bridal shower and a bachelor party a wider circle of friends than a wedding celebration.

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Preparing for a wedding For the wedding it is customary to send a written invitation. Invitations are sent in a sealed envelope (not on the card!). Individuals the elderly and most respected future newlyweds pay a visit and invite them to the wedding. This invitation should be confirmed in writing. Invitations can be purchased in specialty stores with pre printed on them a standard text, either written future newlyweds. If invitations are printed with the standard text, the missing data is fit into them by hand. Send out invitations to the bride and groom, but, following tradition, it can be done and their parents. In the case when the wedding will be held at the bride's parents, the invitations they sign. When holding a wedding celebration in a public place - the signature put by parents of the bride and groom. If invited to a wedding a large number of guests, invitations should be sent out 3-4 weeks prior to the event. For the wedding, celebrated in a small circle, guests are invited for 2-3 weeks.

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Wedding ensemble clothing The tradition to wear to a wedding is white and definitely a new dress designed just for this case, a relatively young - she is only 150 years old. Previously, few women could afford such a luxury. White is the color traditionally symbolizes youth and innocence. Bride's wedding dress can be white or any light color. If the dress is sleeveless, you can wear gloves or bracelet made of artificial flowers. Decorate white dress faux white flowers of the same color should be very careful because even with a slight difference in the shades of the fabrics one of them will seem dirty. Shoes should be matched to the color of the fabric or finish of the dress. A long dress would look more elegant if you wear high heel shoes. Shoes sandals can be replaced. Tights or stockings to the wedding dress is required.

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Since ancient times, the bride appeared at the wedding with her head covered. At first it was a blanket, then it was replaced by the veil. Currently, however, the veil is not a must for a wedding ensemble, you can replace it with artificial or real flowers, bows, ribbons, beads. It depends on my hair, oval face and... your imagination. Flowers are a traditional wreath bridesmaid reminiscent of orange flowers (orange blossom). In a wreath they alternate with buds (closed or poursuivies ) and leaves. If you decide to adorn your head with flowers, be prepared to constantly monitor their freshness and replace wilted flowers. Earlier, when the bride wore ceremonial clothes, the ensemble consisted of numerous decorations. The modern bride should not be abused lots of jewelry, especially large size. The groom puts on the wedding a dark suit and white shirt. According to the Russian custom, the shirt gives her groom the bride. Shoes choose in combination with the color of the suit.

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In modern Russia In modern Russia the wedding usually coincides with the state registration of marriage. Making wedding ceremony is possible only in the presence of the certificate of registration of marriage from the state authorities. At the same time, a wedding is more than just a marriage, it is also a significant cycle rites (in Russian wedding: the wedding procession, the wedding feast, the bride, etc.). Nowadays in Russia the wedding has absorbed the customs of many peoples, but it also remained a characteristic and distinctive ceremonies. Over time, new traditions. For example, there was a tradition of the first dance of the newlyweds. A song for your first dance, the newlyweds either choose them yourself, or dancing to the song by leading. Many couples preparing to dance in advance.

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Conclusion The differences of wedding ceremonies in the UK and Russia, which most of our people do not even suspect quite substantial. First, English brides wear more modest wedding dresses. Secondly, the outfits English girlfriends of the bride pays for the bride herself. Thirdly, women are invited to the wedding, come in hats. Fourthly, wedding gifts, the couple do not unpack until after the honeymoon. By the way, holding a honey Russian newlyweds are taken from British traditions. And the tradition of throwing the bouquet the bride came to us from the UK. Russian wedding except for the bride and wedding comes to us from time immemorial, have such traditions: 1.The garter toss his beloved fiancé. 2.Dance of the young. 3.Bride's dance with her father. 4.Breaking wine glasses for happiness. 5. The release of white doves. 6.The tradition of gold and silver wedding.

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