South Korea In a tradition called "beating the groom's feet," the groom's friends remove his shoes and take turns beating the soles of his feet with a fish or cane to prepare him for his wedding night
Scotland In a tradition known as "blackening the bride," the bride and groom are covered in various messy substances, such as treacle, ash, and feathers, before being paraded through the town for good luck
France In some regions of France, guests will eat a "kissing menu" where each course requires the bride and groom to kiss in a specific way, encouraging public displays of affection
China In parts of China, brides will cry for an hour every day in the month leading up to their wedding. The bride's mother and grandmother may join in, creating a melodious display of joyful sorrow
India In some Indian communities, the groom's shoes are hidden by the bride's sisters or friends, and he must pay a ransom in the form of money or gifts to get them back
Germany After the wedding ceremony, friends and family break dishes and porcelain, with the couple responsible for cleaning it up. This symbolizes the idea that they will work together to overcome challenges in their marriage
Borneo In the Tidong community of Borneo, newlyweds are not allowed to use the bathroom for three days and three nights after the wedding, to ensure good luck and a strong marriage
Keny In some Kenyan tribes, the father of the bride spits on her head and breasts before she leaves with her husband as a blessing and a way to ward off evil spirits
Mongolia Mongolian couples are given a knife as a wedding gift, which they must use to cut a wedding cake together. This symbolizes the unity and cooperation needed in their marriage