Slavic themed wedding

A wedding in the Slavic style is the choice of newlyweds who respect old traditions, love nature and want to pay tribute to the ancestors. At such a celebration there is no pomp and luxury, instead of a veil, the bride uses a wreath or hairpin. There are also no such traditions as removing the garter from the bride’s leg, throwing the bouquet, bride redemption with obstacles for the groom.

Slavic wedding traditions

Before marriage, the bride and groom would steam in a bathhouse. Then they sat on skins, which, according to the ancestors, awakened passion between lovers. At the festive table, the groom was the first to break the cooked swan, demonstrating his masculine strength. The first night the young spent on rye sheaves. If such traditions are to the liking of the young couple, they should definitely organize a wedding in the Slavic style.

Decor and color scheme

Green, white, red and blue colors are used to decorate the venue and decorate wedding dresses. They are the closest to the natural color scheme. Large wooden tables are covered with white tablecloths with ethnic ornaments. For their decoration use clay or wooden dishes, vases, wildflowers, live plants.

The area where the newlyweds are, is decorated with haystacks, sheaves of rye and wheat. Also necessarily used small decorative dolls in national costumes. The wedding procession is decorated with fresh flowers, pine needles and bells.

Site selection

The ideal choice will be a Russian hut with small windows, a large chimney and a well on the site, which will create the necessary atmosphere. If there is no such hut, you can choose a restaurant, in the exterior and interior of which there is natural wood. It is great if the chosen institution will be located in a birch or coniferous forest. In the fall, fallen leaves and a unique atmosphere will be a decoration.

Invitations

There should be ethnic spirit, Slavic traditions in them. A good choice will be white invitations with national decorative elements — the image of flowers, herbs, rowan trees. For decoration are used red, blue and green ribbons, colored patterns on a white background. In specialized stores there are many suitable options for invitations.

The image of the bride and groom

The newlyweds are dressed in traditional Slavic costumes that emphasize the theme of the holiday. A white sundress decorated with red ethnic patterns is suitable for the bride. Instead of a veil, a wreath is used. Instead of a hairstyle, curls or braided braids are suitable. If it is winter outside, white felt boots are suitable, if it is summer — cloth boots in the old Slavic style. In cool weather, shoulders are covered with a warm scarf or shawl. The bride’s bouquet is often made of fresh wildflowers in combination with greenery, branches of red valyna.

The groom wears a long shirt and trousers. On his feet cloth boots of the appropriate ornament. Patterns on the groom’s suit and the bride’s dress should be the same. Often they are symbols that belong to ancient gods.

Guest dress code

Invited guests and parents of the newlyweds choose outfits corresponding to the theme of the holiday. Shirts and trousers are suitable for guys, for girls — stylized dresses. The length can be any, the main thing is to adhere to the style of the event. The color scheme includes all shades and colors that are found in nature.