yugoslovic wedding tradition

does anyone know of a yugoslavic wedding tradition where a hand blessing is performed at the reception by the grooms closest relative? I think part of the ceremony the guest throw money and candy at the couple?

My sister in law needs to find out more about this tradition

any help is appreciated.

Which country in the former Yugoslavia?

depending on the region/religion each country has different customs.

My Fh is Croatian and they dont do this.

I think the Greeks throw candy and the money at the couple

This is what I found on Eastern Orthodox Wedding Traditions (assuming this is the religion)

HTH


Eastern Orthodox (Non-Catholic) Wedding

Orthodox congregations in America include Greek, Russian, Polish, Yugoslavian, Serbian, and Syrian, among others. Eastern Orthodox Churches adhere to strict dogma and ancient traditions, and marriage is considered a sacrament.

The wedding ceremony begins with the Betrothal outside the church doors. Here, the rings are blessed and exchanged. Then the couple is led by the priest into the church and onto a white rug or cloth in the processional, and the couple receives lighted candles to hold throughout the service.

The most solemn part of the ceremony is the Crowning. Metal crowns or floral wreaths, sometimes attached with ribbon, are placed on the heads of the bride and groom to symbolize their roles as king and queen of a heavenly kingdom on earth. This is followed by scriptural readings, the sharing of a common cup of wine, and a ceremonial walk three times around the Holy Things on the altar or platform. Then, the priest gives the final blessing and the recessional ends the ceremony.

Many of the rituals are performed three times to signify the Holy Trinity, a convention common to all Eastern Churches. Particulars regarding music, attire, language, and details of the liturgy will differ according to the various ethnic customs honored in Orthodox traditions. Intermarriage with non-Orthodox baptized Christians is allowed, but not encouraged.

This information was found in books dating 1992 and 1997. Many churches have their own beliefs, customs, traditions and yours might differ from what is written in this.

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Eastern Orthodox Church

The rings are blessed by the Priest, who takes them in hand, and makes the sign of the cross over the Bride and Groom's head. The 'Koumbaros' (Best Man) then exchanges the rings three times, taking the Bride's ring and placing it on the Groom's finger, and vice-versa. This exchange signifies that in married life, the weaknesses of the one partner will be compensated for by the strength of the other, and the imperfections of one by the perfection's of the other. Candles are held throughout the Wedding Service, which begins immediately after the Betrothal Service. The candles are like the lamps of the five wise maidens of the Bible who, because they had enough oil in them, were able to receive Christ when He came in the darkness of the night. The candles symbolize the spiritual willingness of the couple to receive Christ, Who will bless them through this sacrament. The Office of the Crowning which follows is the climax of the Wedding Service. The crowns are signs of the glory and honor that God crowns them during the sacrament. The Bride and Groom are crowned as the King and Queen of their own little 'kingdom', their home, which they will (hopefully) rule with wisdom, justice, and integrity.

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Which country in the former Yugoslavia?

depending on the region/religion each country has different customs.

My Fh is Croatian and they dont do this.

I think the Greeks throw candy and the money at the couple

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Surbia and Croatia is the former Yugoslavia. I grew up with someone who was half and half and that was while the war was going on.. so sometimes her parents would fight with eachtoher over it.

my family is from croatia and i have never heard of this

for my sisters wedding we played a few croatian songs to make the family happy

I'm Yugoslavian but it depeds on what part of the country you are from- there are lots of different traditions in different parts of the counrty.

When would they throw candy?

BTW- it's Yugoslavian not Yugoslavic, lol.