French Wedding Traditions

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France French As the couple departs from the church, laurel leaves are scattered outside the exit. At the reception, the newlyweds toast using a special two-handled cup that has been passed down thru the generations. The cup dual handled toasting glass is called a Coupe de Marriage. After the wedding reception, some of the friends of the couple will "interrupt" their wedding-night by banging pots and pans and singing loudly outside their bedroom window. The groom is then suppose to invite the pranksters in for refreshments. Click here for more wedding traditions from around the world