8 amazing marriage proposal traditions followed by people around the world

Engagement, marriage proposal, and marriage are conducted differently depending on the country and its culture. Thus, despite some similarities between some customs or traditions, each place - and even each region - may have its own characteristics.

Love is present all over the world, and sometimes the way it manifests or takes shape can be quite original. At Pictolic we introduced you to some of the distinctive traditions of different countries.

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1. France.

Usually, the ring used in the proposal of the hand and heart is an heirloom, inherited or proposed by the groom's parents. Once the proposal is accepted, the bride and groom can decide if they want to make some changes to the ring (in which case they must ask for family permission). If only a stone was given, they can choose the setting of their liking.

2. Scotland.

In this country, men had to prove their worth by going through a series of tests during a ceremony known as The Beukin. The obstacles and problems were solved by the bride's father. If the future groom manages to complete them successfully, then the couple will be able to get married.

3. China.

As part of courtship, the bride's parents receive a series of gifts from the groom's family. If the applicant is deemed a suitable candidate, they present the bride's birth certificate. The groom's family must put him on the altar for 3 days. If nothing bad happens during this time, the bride and groom can get married.

4. the United Arab Emirates.

The traditions in this country are quite strict and a number of protocols and rules must be followed. The groom must express his feelings and intentions to his mother so that she then goes to the bride's mother and ask for her daughter's hand. When the proposal is accepted, they need to agree on the dowry that the bride will receive for organizing the wedding and buy jewelry. These jewels, chosen by the bride and her mother, stand out for their wealth and are presented during the ceremony.

5. Japan.

The couple's official engagement ceremony is called yuino and consists of the meeting of both families. During this meeting, they exchange 9 gifts wrapped in rice paper. They symbolize their feelings and good intentions for a future marriage.

6. Ireland.

The Irish tradition revolves around a ring called the Claddagh, which has a crown-motif heart that is held by two clasped hands. This decoration is full of symbolism since the heart represents love, and the hands represent friendship, and the crown represents loyalty.

7. Mexico.

Wedding proposals in Mexico are based on seeking approval from the bride's father and family. Moreover, the groom quite often makes a short speech about the couple's love story and his wishes for their future marriage, as well as about his relatives.

8. India.

According to Indian customs, the bride's family is responsible for accepting the offer. An event known as mangni or nischitartham takes place, in which family members from both families take part. Several rituals are performed and the couple exchange vows to formally become engaged. Also, quite often, as part of the engagement, the bride gets a series of henna tattoos or 2 or 3 days before the wedding.