Ceremonies are important to most cultures globally, matrimonial events being one of them. Especially Italy, most wedding traditions are still respected even today, with a few superstitions. Some of these traditions are very common in the entire peninsula, whereas others apply in specific regions. As long as you are having a wedding in the country, you need to respect them, and remember that some have a particular meaning in the Italian culture.

Common Italian Traditions

Whether you are an Italian or love everything about the country and want your dream destination wedding to reflect its lifestyle and local values, it is important to be familiar with Italian traditions. With the help of your wedding planner Tuscany, you will understand some of these traditions:

• Preparing grooms and brides’ bed – In Sicily, it is important to prepare a groom’s and bride’s bed. A day earlier, the bride’s sisters and friends visit the bride’s home to prepare the bed. They will use silk or white linen sheets, which are mostly accompanied by lace. But married women can’t touch ‘virgin’ sheets – only unmarried girls can.
• Cutting of a tie- Today, we don’t’ appreciate the cutting of ties in weddings, like the way Italians used to – it was thing of the past. But still, some Italians practice it. In the reception, a groom’s tie is often cut into strips, and every guest who wants a piece must pay.
• Padlocks and keys traditions – This Italian tradition became popular globally, thanks to this movie – 3 Meters above the Sky. Its scene created a trend in many cities, including Pont des Arts in Paris.

Pre-wedding Superstitions

In Italy, Sunday is the luckiest day to have a wedding ceremony. If brides wear green the day before their weddings, this will bring good luck. However, if they wear gold jewelry before or on their wedding, it can spell bad luck. Italians also consider Tuesdays unlucky. The Italian word Martedi (Tuesday) is derived from Marte, which means the God of War. If a couple have a wedding on this day, it’s believed that they will spend their lives fighting each other. In other regions, grooms and brides walk together to the church, and their friends put challenges so they can test and prepare them of what to expect ahead.

Getting Started with Preparations

By all means, make sure you fill your Pinterest board with great ideas, but don’t forget practical stuff. This should include the following:

• Venue

A good wedding venue must reflect you as a couple. If you have been into the country before, then you might have a place or two in mind where you can host the event.

• Budget

Setting a good budget will surely help. It will guide you to know less or more what you may or may not afford. 

• Style

Italians have many flaws. They joke around all the time and are always late. But the best thing about them is that they are stylish. Italian fashion is serious stuff. So, make sure you and your partner dresses your best during your wedding.

The bottom line is that, it is important to be familiar with Italian wedding traditions. This way, you will pick a good date and respect the locals and everyone in the wedding.