Before the wedding, the groom has to go through a lot of preparatory rituals and ceremonies, which begin with a visit to a synagogue. After returning from a prayer, groom tells his relatives and friends about the upcoming wedding, and they, in turn, generously shower him with candies. The official ceremony is usually followed by a festive meal. Before the wedding, the bride should also undergo spiritual purification rite called mikvah.
During pre-holiday rituals, the bride and groom are always accompanied by experienced guides who know all the national traditions. Despite the fact that during the wedding ceremony the new married couple has to comply with strict traditions, local weddings have some breadth. The couple can choose the venue to feast; their wedding dresses are limited only by decencies.
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