An honored French custom is to drink the wedding toast from the coupe de marriage, a large double-handled goblet or bowl.

An old Armenian tradition, during the reception, release a pair of white doves from a cage. This symbolizes unity and love.

Amend a Chinese tradition, and pass out fortune cookies during the reception.

At German wedding receptions, guests are given a large red-and-blue checkered napkin in which they are invited to take home leftovers.

At a greek reception, the bride and groom share bites of the same piece of wedding cake, signifying their union.

In ancient Jewish tradition, the bride did not eat her wedding cake - she wore it! Grains of wheat were thrown at her to ensure fertility.

Swedish reddings aren't complete without an elaborate smorgasbord, featuring various fish courses, cold meats, salads, hot dishes and, of course, many types of aquivat (water of life).

In Scotland, savories, like srusty hot or cold meat pies and tiny light tarts, are served before and after a meal. The main course consists of sausage with bacon, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, and finnan haddie or Scotch salmon. For dessert, the Scottish serve peach melba, trifle or soft custard.

In military weddings, it is customary for the happy couple to pass under the framed arch of swords and sabers.

In England, pitchforks are used for farmers and nightsticks for constables.