German Wedding Traditions

A German would never give his sweetheart a dozen red roses.

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A Nürnberger Brautbecher is a cup two people can drink from at the same time.

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Polterabend is the custom of tying shoes to the back of the wedding car.

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The custom of wearing a white wedding dress started with Queen Victoria when she married German Prince Albert.

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German women always get a diamond solitaire (single) engagement ring.

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Baumstamm sägen is when the German couple cuts their wedding cake.

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A married German woman can typically be addressed with her husband's name such as Frau Manfred Müller.

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German couples saw a log together after the ceremony to show they can work together.

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The typical processional music as the bride enters the church is from Richard Wagner.

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The 25th wedding anniversary is traditionally called the "golden" anniversary.

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