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5 strange wedding rituals from different cultures that will surprise you

Marriage is one of the most important events in a person's life. After all, it is a commitment to spend a lifetime together as a couple. And so, celebrating this union, different cultures across the world have various rituals-- some of which might sound quite strange and even weird to people. From the ritual of breaking dishes at the newlywed couple's home in Germany to stealing the groom's shoes on the day of the wedding in India, here are some strange wedding rituals from across the world that will surprise you.

1. Blackening the bride

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