{"id":1894,"date":"2018-04-25T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=1894"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:34:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T15:34:02","slug":"15-italian-wedding-traditions-to-incorporate-into-your-big-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/15-italian-wedding-traditions-to-incorporate-into-your-big-day\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Italian Wedding Traditions to incorporate into your Big Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Here\u2019s our handy guide to the various Italian wedding traditions you might want to weave into your wedding at your <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/top-10-wedding-villas-in-italy\">Italy wedding villa<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You&#8217;re spoilt for choice when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/top-10-wedding-villas-in-italy\">wedding villas in Italy<\/a> from which to celebrate your big day. However, <span class=\"s1\">when getting married abroad it\u2019s always nice to incorporate some of the local traditions into your wedding day. But it can be difficult to know where to start.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2026before the Wedding Ceremony<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Remove gold jewellery<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2026other than your wedding ring, of course. In some Italian regions, it\u2019s believed that wearing any gold jewellery other than your wedding ring can bring bad luck. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>No pre-wedding glimpses<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The tradition of the groom not seeing the bride before the ceremony is almost universal, but in some Italian regions it\u2019s taken further \u2014 the bride isn\u2019t allowed to even see herself. Once they\u2019re dressed and ready to go, they\u2019re allowed to have a glimpse of their reflection (but only once she\u2019s removed a glove or a shoe). <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>The groom buys flowers<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whilst the bride is allowed to choose the blooms and colour scheme, the groom must pay and ensure its safe delivery on the wedding day. In some of the Northern regions, the groom hands over the bouquet when his bride arrives at the church. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2026at the Wedding Ceremony<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Make your own luck<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s custom for grooms to carry a small piece of iron in their suit pockets, and for brides to rip a small portion of the veil to invite good luck to the marriage. <\/span>An easy Italian wedding tradition to join in with.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>No white dresses<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2026for guests, anyway. Even if the bride isn\u2019t wearing a white dress, the guests still should avoid wearing the colour. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">White hasn\u2019t always been the colour of choice for brides either. In Tuscany, it could be a black dress with white hat, and in Venice brides would have two dresses \u2014 the more superior gown being reserved for the first dance. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/partners.vtrcdn.com\/static\/scripts\/banners\/banners.js\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tailor your veil<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An Italian wedding tradition in South of the country, is that the length of veil should reflect the length of engagement; one metre for every year. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Get Married on a Sunday<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Friday weddings are considered bad luck, whereas Sunday ceremonies are viewed as the luckiest day \u2014 bringing couples fertility and prosperity. Tuesday is also considered a bad day for weddings, as its believed couples married on this day will constantly fight. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2026after the Ceremony<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Break a glass<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After the wedding ceremony, the couple break a glass vase \u2014 the number of fragments indicating the number of married years ahead. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Rice, rice, baby<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Traditionally, when the newly married couple leave the church, guests throw rice at them to symbolise fertility. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Give sweet favours<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Italian word for wedding favours is \u2018bomboniere\u2019 \u2014 the small gift presented to guests as a thank you for attending. In Italy, the bomboniere is usually an odd number of sugared almonds. These used to be thrown at the couple as they left the church, but this has now been replaced by the more environmentally-friendly biodegradable confetti. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Cut ties<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">No, not with family. But rather the groom\u2019s \u2014 at the reception. It\u2019s cut into tiny pieces and sold to the wedding guests, with the proceeds contributing to the couple\u2019s wedding expenses. <\/span>This is an Italian wedding tradition we can get on board with.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Monetary gifts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s customary for brides to carry a small satin bag for guests to place money in. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>First dance<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Traditionally, guests hold colourful paper streamers tied the the happy couple\u2019s hands \u2014 so that they become entangled (representing good wishes, love and luck for their future). <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Dance the tarantula<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fortunately, not the eight-legged kind, but rather a traditional Italian dance called \u2018La Tarantella\u2019 \u2014 guests hold hands in a circle and move clockwise as the music speeds up, before reversing the same motions. <\/span>This can be a fun way to incorporate an Italian wedding tradition into your special day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Practical jokes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">During the reception, friends of the bride and group sneak away to play practical jokes \u2014 either in the new couple\u2019s house, hotel room or car. If none of these are feasible, they plan them for the future. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And now you know what traditions you need to be aware of, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/search\/?qry=&amp;checkinn=&amp;checkoutt=&amp;occupancy=&amp;submit=Find+Our+Perfect+Place&amp;tag%5B%5D=Weddings+and+celebrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">villas in Italy<\/a> perfect for hosting a wedding or celebration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s our handy guide to the various Italian wedding traditions you might want to weave into your wedding at your Italy wedding villa\u2026 You&#8217;re spoilt for choice when it comes to wedding villas in Italy from which to celebrate your big day. However, when getting married abroad it\u2019s always nice to incorporate some of the local traditions into your wedding day. But it can be difficult to know where to start. \u2026before the Wedding Ceremony Remove gold jewellery \u2026other than your wedding ring, of course. In some Italian regions, it\u2019s believed that wearing any gold jewellery other than your wedding ring can bring bad luck. No pre-wedding glimpses The tradition of the groom not seeing the bride before the ceremony is almost universal, but in some Italian regions it\u2019s taken further \u2014 the bride isn\u2019t allowed to even see herself. Once they\u2019re dressed and ready to go, they\u2019re allowed to have a glimpse of their reflection (but only once she\u2019s removed a glove or a shoe). The groom buys flowers Whilst the bride is allowed to choose the blooms and colour scheme, the groom must pay and ensure its safe delivery on the wedding day. In some of the Northern regions, the groom hands over the bouquet when his bride arrives at the church. \u2026at the Wedding Ceremony Make your own luck It\u2019s custom for grooms to carry a small piece of iron in their suit pockets, and for brides to rip a small portion of the veil to invite good luck to the marriage. An easy Italian wedding tradition to join in with. No white dresses \u2026for guests, anyway. Even if the bride isn\u2019t wearing a white dress, the guests still should avoid wearing the colour. White hasn\u2019t always been the colour of choice for brides either. In Tuscany, it could be a black dress with white hat, and in Venice brides would have two dresses \u2014 the more superior gown being reserved for the first dance. Tailor your veil An Italian wedding tradition in South of the country, is that the length of veil should reflect the length of engagement; one metre for every year. Get Married on a Sunday Friday weddings are considered bad luck, whereas Sunday ceremonies are viewed as the luckiest day \u2014 bringing couples fertility and prosperity. Tuesday is also considered a bad day for weddings, as its believed couples married on this day will constantly fight. \u2026after the Ceremony Break a glass After the wedding ceremony, the couple break a glass vase \u2014 the number of fragments indicating the number of married years ahead. Rice, rice, baby Traditionally, when the newly married couple leave the church, guests throw rice at them to symbolise fertility. Give sweet favours The Italian word for wedding favours is \u2018bomboniere\u2019 \u2014 the small gift presented to guests as a thank you for attending. In Italy, the bomboniere is usually an odd number of sugared almonds. These used to be thrown at the couple as they left the church, but this has now been replaced by the more environmentally-friendly biodegradable confetti. Cut ties No, not with family. But rather the groom\u2019s \u2014 at the reception. It\u2019s cut into tiny pieces and sold to the wedding guests, with the proceeds contributing to the couple\u2019s wedding expenses. This is an Italian wedding tradition we can get on board with. Monetary gifts It\u2019s customary for brides to carry a small satin bag for guests to place money in. First dance Traditionally, guests hold colourful paper streamers tied the the happy couple\u2019s hands \u2014 so that they become entangled (representing good wishes, love and luck for their future). Dance the tarantula Fortunately, not the eight-legged kind, but rather a traditional Italian dance called \u2018La Tarantella\u2019 \u2014 guests hold hands in a circle and move clockwise as the music speeds up, before reversing the same motions. This can be a fun way to incorporate an Italian wedding tradition into your special day. Practical jokes During the reception, friends of the bride and group sneak away to play practical jokes \u2014 either in the new couple\u2019s house, hotel room or car. If none of these are feasible, they plan them for the future. And now you know what traditions you need to be aware of, check out our villas in Italy perfect for hosting a wedding or celebration. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-right-sidebar.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[411,173,415],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","category-italy","category-weddings"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>15 Italian Wedding Traditions to incorporate into your Big Day - Blog by Bookings For You<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Enjoy our 15 Italian wedding traditions to incorporate into your big day: from flowers to favours this guide will help plan your perfect Italian wedding.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/15-italian-wedding-traditions-to-incorporate-into-your-big-day\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"15 Italian Wedding Traditions to incorporate into your Big Day - 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