For this week's theme we are off to a Cyprus wedding.
We had the privilege of going to one up in the village which was over three days. I don't have photo's for everything but come and enjoy with me.
Our first day was at the brides house where we watched the mattress being turned around and brought out for family members to throw money on and help tie coloured bows at each corner. I think this was to help with having a baby boy or girl.
The next day we went to the grooms house where we helped to grind the wheat to make the wedding bread. Cheering and goading on, and laughter was had by all. We ended up with tasty food and drink all around. Music and and dancing, everybody enjoying themselves. The groom on another day was having his pre-wedding hair cut and shave and any other traditions that go with it with his friends.
Wedding day. we all met at the brides house where she was being dressed and her father tied the red ribbon around her waist and other members of the family did the same. I believe this is to bring good luck and health for future children.
When everybody was ready we all walked down to the church whilst the fiddler played music on his bazooka. Villagers called out blessings and the atmosphere was fantastic.
A lovely service and then in the evening it was down to the wedding feast, and what a feast the was.
I felt sorry for the bride and groom and family who stand at the entrance to greet their guests and receive the wedding gift which is money in an envelope. Ours stood for hours, and were still there when we left to go home. We heard there was about 4 thousand guests in all. Most of course arrive, greet, eat, drink and chatter and then leave. That way there is always room for everyone. Someone we spoke to had three receptions to go to that day!!
A friendly chat together.
It was an honour to have been invited to the whole wedding event.
Do catch up with me next week.
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