Village Wedding: description, traditions, features, script and interesting contests

A wedding is one of the most significant, expected and happy events in the life of every person. They say that the more people walk at the party, the happier will be the newly-made family. The traditions of Russia suggest strictly regulated actions, but even this sounds unpleasant, in fact, a wedding in Russian traditions is something unforgettable, full of bright color and special energy of the people. Russian village wedding is strictly subordinate to certain actions at each stage of the organization, and as a result, a fun, sincere and breathable holiday is obtained.

Country wedding

Such a wedding means respecting the established customs of Russia, which from time immemorial were observed by the newlyweds. This was done so that the couple in a joking manner become acquainted with their future duties, and realized that now they are responsible for their family.

A village wedding begins with matchmaking - the groom's parents come to the bride's house in the guise of lost wanderers who allegedly heard that the house has a "heifer" for sale. At the beginning of this ritual, the groom must remain outside the threshold, and only after the consent of the bride to enter the house. According to tradition, matchmakers must get approval from the girl's parents for marriage, for this they naturally ask what she thinks about the groom herself. If the bride agrees to marry a young man, she cuts into several pieces the bread brought by the matchmakers. After that, the bride and groom are removed.

Between parents begins a conversation about the organization of the wedding. The day of the event is determined, the number of guests on both sides. Immediately after this, a friend must be elected, the general manager of the wedding, in other words, the toastmaster. He is looking for a helper and temporary substitution, and two matchmakers should also help him.

Assistants to the bride and groom

To the choice of a friend always came very carefully and carefully, because this person was entrusted to lead the most important event in the life of loving people. He had to be able to conduct a holiday, cheer the crowd, be a ringleader, and at the same time clearly control the process.

Svah chose parents from among married relatives. They were women who knew their business. They dressed the bride on a memorable day, drove the dowry to the groom's house. Their duties were to treat guests and receive gifts. Registration of the village wedding also lay on the shoulders of matchmakers.

The bride chose her oldest friend, who was following her closely. She helped the girl to accept gifts, invite guests and necessarily participated in the process of dressing the future wife in a wedding dress.

A wedding in a rustic-style decoration is quite simple, but it's better to hire a person who is very well versed in Russian wedding traditions.

Traditions

Drunken village weddings - this is the basis for fun fun. But it is worth noting that people drank natural alcohol - liquors and tinctures. Because of this, their intoxication had a special character - it does not at all resemble the reaction of the body to modern alcohol, when a person becomes passive, aggressive and dull. Folk drinks aroused joy, enthusiasm, a desire to have fun and a huge inner upsurge, which is why even old seniors could dance the whole night through.

Signs

Great importance was attached to the signs that accompanied future spouses during the preparation for the feast. Here are some of them:

• If the girl sneezed on the morning of the wedding day, then the marriage will be strong and happy;
• Help in dressing the girl should take only from married friends;
• You can not show the groom in a wedding dress until the ceremony;
• It is not possible for the girlfriends to turn in front of the mirror in front of the bride on the day of her wedding;
• It is considered a bad sign to give your girlfriends a try on their wedding ring;
• The groom should participate in the process of organizing the holiday at all stages, otherwise he will be a bad master;
• If on the way to the church the future husband stumbles, this indicates his uncertainty about the perfect choice;
• At the end of the wedding feast the bridegroom must carry the bride across the threshold of the house in her arms.

Folk games are considered a very important part of the holiday, because the happier and more fun people will be at the feast, the more successful will be the family life of the couple. The organization of folk amusements was done by a friend - he invented contests and cheered the people.

Features

• Creating invitations. They can be ordered in printing or done in person. The main thing is that their style corresponds to the style of the wedding.
• The choice of the venue of the ceremony. It is best that the wedding was held outdoors, because it is most connected with the countryside and nature. It is necessary to arrange long tables and cover them with linen tablecloths and towels. As an ornament it is better to use live flowers and dishes made of clay. Russian village wedding is impossible without a mead, which is worth doing independently. Dishes should be prepared in accordance with the national cuisine - that is, simple and satisfying.
• Decoration of the "pedestal" for the couple. By this time it is necessary to treat attentively and decorate the "pedestal" with sheaves of rye and wheat, dolls in national costumes and a lot of fresh flowers.
• Date selection. You can not marry in fasting and on the January holidays, because it is believed that at this time the evil spirit is walking. The best time for a wedding is summer. Pay attention to the lunar calendar, the date of the wedding should be assigned to the growing moon, so that the family also expanded and grew.
• Bride. It should look good. For this girlfriend plait her braid, and dress tie a red belt. Particular attention should be paid to the veil, it must have 3 parts - to cover the braid, face and wreath.
• Wreath of brides. It is desirable that it was made of fresh flowers, of which there are plenty in the summer. In it it is necessary to weave such flowers: mint, periwinkle, kalina and ruta.

Wedding Scenario

Scenario wedding in a rustic style includes several consecutive stages.

Hen-party. The wedding in a rustic style assumes it on the eve of a solemn event. The hen party is a fun event with singing songs and funny chastooshkas. But also the girls sing old ritual songs.

At this time, the groom and his friends are having supper. After that, having collected sweets and treats, they all go to the bride's house together. Free guys and girls begin to call the future married couple different hymns.

Morning songs . On the day of the wedding, matchmakers and a friend from the very morning are with the bride. They sing songs, without ceasing, until the appearance of the groom.

Redemption. The groom and his entourage go to the bride's house, there they are waited by relatives (girls, often children and teenagers) with brooms and sticks, so as not to miss the bridegroom and request a ransom for a charming cousin. He is not allowed even on the threshold, the "defenders" of the bride stand behind the gate and carefully guard them. The groom must pay a decent ransom and answer the questions of the "defenders" of the bride. Only if the answers are satisfactory, it will be allowed to the girl.

Kurnik. This is a wedding cake, which is an integral part of the Russian wedding. It is baked from a sweet dough and beautifully decorated. Usually, the kurik is prepared in the form of a dome or an octagonal cap, and then decorated with many figures of people, animals and flowers.

Wedding

In the church, before the wedding, the priest said these words: "If there are party or non-believers here, let them retire, or behave decently." When the bride was offered to approach the analo, they should have stepped on the carpet as soon as possible, because it is believed that the one who will do it first will be the main one in the family.

Then the whole procession was sent to the lodge where snacks were served. The first mug was drunk father. Then he began to wind up the song and gave the initiative to the guests.

Interesting contests

Imagine that a cheerful village wedding, the jokes of which are known to everyone, passes without fun, it is impossible. Here are some of the favorite folk games:

"The rope" . Matchmaker brings into the hall a rope tied with one knot, the guests take it in their hands, and surround the woman. Everything begins with the dance around her. Matchmaker at this time, anyone who clings to a rope, says whether the red word, whether the story, or the song sings. Everyone should respond with a smile to her words, even if they are slightly offensive. Those who are distracted from the game, looking around, the matchmaker beating on his hands, and leads into the center of the circle - now the game continues guilty.

"Turnip". The motif of the game is inspired by a Russian fairy tale. Participants grab each other by the waist, and begin to pull. The bottom line is to tear off the first player from his support. For interest, it is important that people are as much as possible. The process is accompanied by tiny jokes, songs and ditties in the direction of the participant who keeps the whole crowd.

"Cherry". This fun is for free guys and girls. They become pairs, stretching their arms forward and firmly connecting them to the "lock". After that, "cherry" - the main character, flies well and jumps in his arms. Then he is handed over from hand to hand, until he reaches the girl who needs to be kissed. After a stormy flight guy kiss is very beautiful and sensual. The main thing here is not to fly further, otherwise you'll have to kiss the wrong beauty.

"Find out the bride by the little finger . " The bridegroom's eyes were tied with a dense cloth, and all the women present at the celebration sit in a circle and put out the little finger. There was complete silence in the hall. The groom had to find the little finger of his narrowed to the touch. If he succeeded, the fun continued, if not - such contests continued until the groom found his bride.

Choir and Warmer

Particular attention was paid to the wedding at the wedding, which sang ritual songs for the benefit of the future family. Also often invited to the mattress, which delayed the sad songs about the farewell of the girl with the parental home, maiden beauty and carelessness.

Musicians

Tone was given to the whole holiday by the music - they encouraged the people and played cheerful music. The basis of the wedding was hot dances before dawn and a gorgeous feast.