Belgium is not only one of the most developed countries in Europe, but also one of the most beautiful. There are wedding traditions in the country, which are adhered to by both locals and foreigners who have decided to get married in this amazing kingdom.
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When a guy wants to propose to a girl, he plants a young birch tree in front of her window. If the beloved agrees to marry, she invites the young man into the house. Time goes on, and this tradition has changed a bit. Now grooms do not plant birch trees in front of the windows, but put artificial trees decorated with colored ribbons.
According to tradition, young people print invitations on two leaves, which they give to the relatives of the bride and groom. Such a gesture is a symbol of the unification of the two families.
After the wedding, coins are thrown in front of the newlyweds. They must pick them up and give them to the poor and homeless who are near the church. It is believed that this brings wealth, health and good luck to the family.
First you need to apply for marriage registration. It is held two weeks after the submission of documents. During the marriage ceremony, the articles of the Civil Code are read to the young people. An authorized representative of the mayor or the mayor himself is present in the registry office. The young people undertake to help each other, to be faithful, to live together. Witnesses are not obligatory. After the young people answer «Yes» to the official’s question, they are given a marriage certificate valid in any country in the world. The information is then entered into the Belgian civil registry.
You need to collect a package of documents, which includes:
— passport;
— birth certificate;
— certificate of citizenship;
— a marriage contract certified by a notary (if any);
— a certificate on the absence of marital ties;
— certificate of residence.
After a girl gets married, she keeps a handkerchief with her name on it. She must keep it all her life. It is a family treasure. It is believed that such a handkerchief brings prosperity to the family. If the bride has a younger sister, the handkerchief goes to her. This is how it is passed down from generation to generation. This is an important tradition for Belgians, which they adhere to even in modern times.
Recently, more and more Belgians are organizing wedding ceremonies in old estates and castles. There are a lot of them in Belgium. Each castle is a real work of art, with its unique interior and exterior, and an amazing history. When the wedding ceremony takes place, the young people sit on thrones. They are located near the altar. At the end, the guy puts a wedding ring on the girl. After that, it is considered that the newlyweds are united by the sacred bonds of marriage.
As a rule, weddings in Belgium do not last long. Immediately after the celebration, the newlyweds go on a trip that lasts almost a month. Often they go to warm lands and enjoy their honeymoon. At this time, the relatives of the young man treat the bride’s parents with sweet wine so that they do not steal her away from the family.
Belgians adhere to the European seating scheme. In the center of the table are the bride and groom. The most important guests sit on the left side of the table, then the less important guests sit on the right side. The other guests sit in their designated seats. It is polite to let the ladies take their seats first.
Since the country borders the North Sea, seafood dishes are popular among the locals. Mussels, shrimp, clams and eels are the most commonly eaten. The thick fish soup «Waterzooi» and Flemish beef goulash are the most popular. The Belgians make a wedding cake like the French. It is small cakes with cream, which are fixed in a slide with the help of caramel.
Sea resorts of Belgium
Ostend is the most popular among tourists. There is a Museum of Modern Art, a large aquarium, which allows you to see sea creatures of the sea, the Museum of Fine Arts, a hippodrome and many other interesting places. Middelkerk is located 8 km from the city. This is another resort town, which is famous for its promenade and beaches.
«Venice of the North.»
This is an ancient Belgian city that beckons lovers of the Middle Ages. It is famous for its accrued cozy canals, on which you can float by boat. To see the whole city of Bruges, climb the Belfort Tower. There are many interesting places to see in this town.
«Mini-Europe.»
At the end of the XIX century in the Belgian capital, an amazing park «Mini Europe» was opened, which contains the most popular European attractions. Their number exceeds 350 units. Among them it is worth highlighting such famous sights as:
— bullfighting in the Plaza de Sevilla;
— Grand Place;
— the Castle of Chenoso;
— the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower;
— the fall of the Berlin Wall, etc.
More than ten million euros were spent on the opening of the park. It is a great place for a photo shoot.
In winter it is wet and cold, so it is better to choose warm months — June, July, August. In summer in Belgium is not very warm, the temperature is comfortable. It is rarely hot here. It is better to see the weather in advance, so that there is no rain and great dampness, which is often observed in the country.
In Belgium, there are quite a few wedding agencies that will be happy to help organize a wedding. Of course, you will have to pay for their services, but you will get rid of a lot of problems and will be able to maximize the enjoyment of the wedding. Start looking for a suitable wedding venue in Belgium right now!
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