Whether you?re trying to get in touch with your roots, honoring your or your fianc?s family expectations, or even attending a Swedish wedding, there are a few very special traditions that you should know about. Despite the fact that Sweden has very much kept up with modern times (meaning that many weddings today are not much different from Western weddings), there are quite a handful of traditions that still stick.

It might surprise you, but despite being ?traditional,? these traditions are not out of place when it comes to 21st-century standards. In fact, they might seem normal for the trends today. So, if you?re looking to do some research or are simply curious, here are a few very common Swedish wedding customs you?re likely to see on someone?s big day.

We Walk Together

The reason for this (and some other wedding traditions) is that Sweden has long been an egalitarian society that believes in equality on all terms.

I Call Dibs!

Speaking of equality, the ?head of household? doesn?t always mean the man in the relationship. Instead, the person who first walks to the door of the marital home receives said title. It might surprise you, but quite often the husband purposefully lets his wife cross the threshold first as a sign of respect.

Talk It Out

human kissing booth.

Leave on a Cliffhanger

the average cost of a bridal bouquet, this doesn?t seem like the worst idea ever.

Cut the Crowd

Moist Swedish weddings do not have a group of bridesmaids or groomsmen. In fact, many even skip on the maid of honor and the best man, too. So, if you?re on a budget, this will work as a great excuse to avoid dealing with a wedding party.

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