Italian
In the small villages of Italy, after the Wedding Mass, the newly married
couple walks through the town plaza, greeting their friends, relatives,
and neighbors. There the villagers set up a sawhorse, a log and a double
handled rip-saw. The newlyweds must saw the log apart with the prompting
and cheering of the crowd. When the job is finished and the log cut, it
symbolizes that the man and woman must work together in all of life's
tasks.
At an Italian reception, candy-covered almonds are given to the guests
to represent the bitter and sweet things in life. A traditional dance
would be the tarantella.
The bride uses a busta or gift bag to hold gifts of money.
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