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When
In Italy wedding festivities usually kick off in the morning - typically a Sunday. According to regional Italian folklore you should never marry or leave for your honeymoon on a Friday or Tuesday – this will only lead to lots of bad luck.
However, if this is not your first wedding, and have lost previous husbands, then Saturdays are best for your wedding.
Attire
If you are having an Italian wedding then you won’t need to bother with makeup since in addition to a white gown, you’ll wear a veil as a symbol of. Tearing the veil, however, is considered good luck… and I am sure you can see the symbolism there.
The groom should carry a piece of iron in his pocket to ward off evil spirits.
Activities
Traditional Italian brides and grooms forgo the limo and make it to the chapel on foot. In some Italian villages, residents may throw symbolic obstacles in your path in order to determine your future as husband and wife: If a broom lands at your feet and you pick it up, for example, you’ll be a great housecleaner. Yay!
After the wedding ceremony you will shatter a glass or vase - and give it your best shot because the number of pieces represents the amount of years you’ll stay happily married.
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Food
Traditionally a roasted baby pig or lamb accompanied by wanda, bow ties of fried dough dipped in powdered sugar. Women sip Marsala wine while men guzzle the much stronger grappa.
Sugar covered almonds representing the bitter and sweet of life - served as snacks or used as Confetti projectiles thrown at the newlyweds as they make their exit.
Perks
Money - and lots of it. Guests place cash in a white satin bag called la borsa.
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