Chinese - I researched that the Chinese have so many traditions and superstitions that they believe it really did interest me. From the 'Hairdressing Ritual' to the 'Capping Ritual'. Taking the Bride to the Groom's home, the 'Crying Wedding Song' and 'Shooting the Bride'.
African - I researched that African's will jump over a broom in there ceremony as it dates back to the slavery days where slaves were not allowed to mixed with any other ethnic group, jumping the broom symbolises equality for all people
Christian - Christian weddings are the event I am mostly likely to attend, I have been a bridesmaid for at least 3 Christian weddings and soon to be another bridesmaid for a Christian wedding in July. To be honest did not find much information that was that interesting enough to compare to any other culture, maybe this is because I have witnessed Christian weddings often and my mind makes me think they are not as interesting.
Armenian - Armenian weddings in my view as I have researched are like Christian with a twist, they are lot more stricter than Christian more towards Catholic. However with Armenian weddings I am more interested in the objects they have. For example the bride would have to wear a charm of a eye blue. 'The Evil Eye' to keep away bad omen.
Spanish - What I liked about Spanish weddings is the 13 coins that the Groom gives the Bride each one representing something hopefully in the lives together. Also they represent Jesus and his 12 apostles. I am also interested into the Spanish as this was the first culture I researched that wears the wedding ring on the right hand.
Russian - I then found out the Russian people also wear the wedding ring on the right hand. I also researched they have a crowning ceremony where the Bride and Groom are given a crown to symbolises who they are and where they stand in their future home life.
German - German people also wear their wedding ring on the right hand! In Germany after the wedding ceremony they go outside and the Bride and Groom will have to saw a log in half together. This is really bizarre compared to other wedding traditions. However it symbolises that they can get through any struggle throughout the marriage.
Scottish - Now researching on the Scottish was really interesting as they have so many rituals and superstitions they go through, Plus I asked a Scottish person if they knew about any of these rituals and they did not have a clue. So it was quite funny teaching them what I researched.
Islamic - What I like about Islamic weddings are the Mehndi parties and the way they can have their ceremony anywhere they want. I asked a Muslim friend of mine what the ceremony is like and she replied that the ceremony will take place in one of the back garden's then the reception the Bride and Groom will just sit on the stage for hours and will not move, just to have photographs taken, some will eat with the guests, some wait for the guests to leave then they will eat.
Jewish - Jewish ceremonies always take place under a Chuppa in presence of a Rabbi. The man will stomp on the glass at the end of the ceremony as I researched some men will joke and say stomping on the glass is 'the last chance to put his foot down'
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