Polish Wedding Traditions

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Polish - Poland The brides traditional maidenly braids are undone by her bridesmaids in a custom called Rospleciny On the way to church, the couples way is blocked by children that the best man must pay "toll" to let them pass. At the reception the bride and groom are met by their parents, who give them the gifts of bread and salt, which represent the prosperity and the bitterness they shall meet in life. Guests give the bride money, and in return she gives them small gifts. Click here for more wedding traditions from around the world