A View into the Classic Italian Wedding

With the many rumors about gay communities and the fast-changing world in Italy at present, who will think that Italians still celebrate traditional weddings? Yes, Italians still celebrate classic weddings; here is a view into that wonderful celebration.

Though the classic wedding ceremony is regular around the globe, what makes the Italian wedding unique are the program and the materials required for the ceremony. During the wedding day, one large ribbon is embellished at the church doorway to inform passerbys that there's a wedding going on. After the ceremony, the newlyweds must march on the aisle while the guests shower them with rice and paper confetti, which symbolize nice fortune, as well as grain, nuts, and almonds, which supposedly stimulate conception. At the church doorway, just before the couple get in their wedding auto, they must release two doves to symbolize contentment and love.

The couple, then, goes immediately to the reception where all the guests are waiting to party with them. The dance session happens with the couple, then the partakers and relatives follow. After dancing, some important people bestow speeches and distinguished gifts to the newlyweds. While in other weddings, we ordinarily hear the word "kiss" with clangs from champagne glasses, we will hear Italians say "Evviva gli sposi," or in English: "hurray for the newlyweds!" during the wedding celebration.

As we can see, the Italian church wedding is remarkably classic. But this only illustrates that Italians still respect their practices and beliefs despite all the changes in the country.