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Just after the ceremony
and before the wedding
reception, the bride
serves tea to her new
in-laws in a formal
ceremony.
K
orea
After the newlyweds have
exchanged their vows, the
groom’s father throws red
dates at his daughter-in-law
to bring her luck in fertility.
Thailand
The bride and groom sit
together on the floor, each
with their hands pressed
together, fingers pointing
up under their chins.The
couple’s hands are also
linked by a chain of flowers.
The oldest relative dips
his hands in a conch shell
containing water. Parents
and guests then do the same.
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