Discovering a Standard French Wedding

I have always been to France and got so accustomed with the French practice that I practically thought I could live there alone. But the moment a wedding invitation landed on my tabletop, I alleged there was one thing lacking in my French practice immersion—witnessing and taking part in an authentic French wedding. The good thing was that the invitation was from a French fellow who was to marry a childhood honey.

My fellow's wedding was a traditional French service, not so much like the Western practices. The groom, who was my fellow, met the bride at her shelter and walked with her to the church. For the service duration, the couple sat beside each other under a soft silk canopy, which is a symbolic protection from appalling omen. In the reception, the groom and the bride made use of the “Coupe de Marriage” or a cup exploited for toasting, which they would pass on to the succeeding generations. In some countries I know, the wedding cake is as significant as the bridal gown, so much so that each couple would spend a big amount. But in France, it is more usual to serve croquembouche, a pyramid-shaped velvety pastry, in place of lofty cakes.

Amidst the unconventional view of the entire world about weddings, I was delighted that one of my fellows chose to legitimize his partnership with his beloved, so, to the newlyweds, congrats and best wishes!