BEFORE THE WEDDING

The groom can’t see the bride before the wedding

The best man writes a poem to the bride

DURING THE WEDDING

The bride arrives late

Many brides wear a garter

The wedding dress is traditionally white in Spain and in other countries of Europe

AFTER THE WEDDING

The bride throws her bouquet.

Thowing the bouquet is a recent addition to the Spanish tradition. This addition comes from America

In Spain rice and flowers are traditionally thrown over the couple to bring fertility to the newly-weds.

The newly-weds cut the cake with a sword.

The groom’s friends cut his tie to collect money for him.

The newly-weds’ friends play a joke on them.