Polish wedding traditions

To make sure newbies know what to expect, I have put together a list of five things you should know before attending a Polish wedding.

In the Polish tradition, not only we greet bride and groom right after they walk out of church but also when they enter the reception site. The history behind it is, that newly weds after the ceremony had an elaborate party waiting for them in groom's house. That's where both of the families had a chance to welcome the newly married couple for the first time in their family house. The welcoming greeting was done by parents right in front of the house or in the doorstep. It was done in symbol…

Traditional Wedding of Polish Highlanders - Imgur

Interested in incorporating Polish wedding traditions into your big day? Keep reading to learn more about these important big-day customs.

Jakub and Emily met in 2018 at a Theology on Tap night at a Catholic church in Cedar Rapids. The two quickly bonded over IPAs and long Sunday morning runs. As their relationship blossomed, they began to blend cultures. Jakob immigrated to the States in 2005, bringing with him the language, food, and Polish traditions. And without surprise, when these two got married, it was without a doubt going to be quite the Polish party.

Anyone who has ever attended a wedding in Poland will know that they are hard to top. Weddings are a big deal in Polish culture, inflating the already

Learn about the filling, comforting foods that fuel Polish wedding celebrations. See classic recipes for meat rolls, pierogi dumplings, pickled treats, vodka and more.

The Polish Highlander wedding tradition features a profusion of protein.

The bread and salt tradition is a Slavic custom that dates back to the 17th century. It is basically a greeting ceremony, and it is practiced in many eastern European nations including Poland, Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and others. In simple terms, the host and/or hostess of a household or event will welcome important guests by presenting them with a loaf of bread and some salt. The guest will then take a piece of bread, dip it in the salt, and eat it. This is supposed to be a symbol of great…