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Godparents, the church ceremony, the hora, the bride kidnapping and the money gift: Romanian customs, explained.

Two wedding candles with white flowers and ivory ribbons before the iconostasis of an Orthodox church in afternoon light.
Traditions7 min read

Orthodox wedding calendar 2027: when Romanians can't marry in church

Every 2027 period without Romanian Orthodox church weddings, with exact dates, a month-by-month table of free Saturdays and how civil ceremonies fit in.

An embroidered Romanian blouse, a braided wedding bread, wheat and basil tied with red and white thread and a Horezu ceramic jug.
Traditions9 min read

Romanian wedding traditions: a complete guide for guests and couples

Godparents, two ceremonies, the hora, the bride kidnapping, money in an envelope and soup at dawn: Romanian wedding traditions explained, with tips for foreign guests.

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