Last Updated on October 27, 2020
10 of the Most Bizarre Wedding Traditions in the World
Ransoming the bride, Romania
Romanian brides are dragged away on a mock abduction game by friends or family members who hold her hostage in a fancy spot or tourist attraction. This game takes place before the wedding ceremony.
The “kidnappers” call the groom (the rescuer) to negotiate the details of the payoff. In most cases, the groom pays with bottles of whiskey, real money, or a romantic declaration.
