While you may be very used to the traditions and customs for weddings that take place where you live, it?s interesting to learn about the many varieties of ways that other countries and cultures celebrate this momentous day for their citizens. Here are just a few customs?some from the past and some still continued today?from seven places around the world.
1. Henna Tattoos in India
In India, it’s traditional to adorn the hands and feet of the bride, and sometimes her female attendants or others as well, with intricate designs made of special henna ink. The application can take many hours, and many henna artists will create specific designs that include details such as the groom?s name or initials into the artwork on the bride. The designs are meant to represent the celebratory joy and love of the occasion, and the ritual of getting them applied is supposed to be calming for the bride before her big day. 2. Releasing Doves in the Philippines

In the Philippines, newlywed couples often take time on their wedding day to release a pair of doves into the sky. This traditional dove release is meant to be a symbol of a peaceful and harmonious life ahead for the new couple. Often, before the release, the doves are kept in a beautifully decorated cage or basket, so that the newlyweds can open the door or top at the same time for a simultaneous release of the doves.
3. Sneaking out in Venezuela
In Venezuela, it?s not just considered polite to slip out of your own wedding recept...