The tradition of cutting the cake and pouring champagne seems to be very familiar in weddings in Vietnam. The act of the bride and groom cutting the cake and pouring champagne symbolizes their journey of sharing sweetness and bitterness in their future life together. To make your wedding more creative and unique, let’s explore the following unique rituals from 25th Studio that can add an impressive touch to your wedding.
Wine Box Ceremony
Derived from the English phrase “Love is like wine, it gets better with time,” the bride and groom will prepare a letter for each other in advance. They will then place the letters inside a box containing a bottle of wine and lock it. The box can be opened on the 5th or 10th anniversary of their wedding day to read the letters and reminisce about their shared memories.
Art Painting
The bride and groom will create their own painting on different materials such as paper or canvas. They can use different colors individually, but when combined, they will create a new color, symbolizing the unity of two separate individuals who will now nurture and support each other in their upcoming marital journey.
Fingerprint Imprint
Alternative ideas to traditional wedding rituals can bring uniqueness and personalization to the couple. One unique idea is for the bride and groom to imprint their fingerprints on their vows. This is a way to express love and unity between the two individuals and can hold deep meaning and personalization for their special day.
After writing and reading their vows, the young couple will sign them in a more unique way by imprinting their fingerprints during the ceremony as a demonstration of their love and promise to support and care for each other in life, witnessed by the guests attending the ceremony. Fingerprints are a unique characteristic of each person because no two fingerprints in the world are exactly alike. This not only signifies the love and connection between the two individuals but also creates a memorable moment, marking an important milestone on their special day.
Planting a Tree
Love between a couple is like a young tree, always in need of meticulous care, nurturing, and the dedication of the one who planted it. In the tree planting ritual, the bride and groom will plant a young tree together in a pot, dig the soil, and water the tree. After the wedding reception, the bride and groom will take this “tree of love” home to nurture and nourish it for it to grow healthy and long-lasting. This young tree, like the marriage of the couple, does not know what the future holds, how its fruits will be harvested, but it is hoped that the bride and groom will feel the happiness as they witness its growth every day.
Sand Pouring
The couple will be given two vials of sand with different colors, and they can choose the sand colors according to their preferences. Then, they will pour these two vials of sand into a single container. This ritual represents the inseparable bond and deep love of the couple, as the two colors of sand, when mixed together, create a unique and singular pattern. Additionally, sand symbolizes life and carries the meaning of eternal existence. With that profound meaning, “sand pouring” has also implied blessings, wishing the newlyweds a happy and fulfilling marriage, staying firmly together for a lifetime.
Rice Mixing Ceremony
For a long time, rice has been a significant symbol in our agricultural country. The image of the rice mixing ceremony represents the act of contributing rice, nurturing love and family happiness together. In this ritual, the bride and groom will pour two different types of rice into a prepared container in such a way that the two streams of rice blend evenly, creating a unique and inseparable mixture. This imagery is similar to the journey of the bride and groom, from being strangers to coming together and now creating a new family at their wedding. Therefore, this ritual symbolizes the harmony, unique connection, and strong bond of the bride and groom.
