Meeting the newlyweds with a loaf of bread

Meeting newlyweds at a wedding is an ancient custom that comes from time immemorial. Despite progress and rapidly changing life, he firmly holds his position. A romantic ceremony of parental blessing touches the soul, brings loved ones closer together and becomes a strong foundation for building a new family. That is why you should not abandon the custom. If it does not fit into the celebration scenario, you can consider modern, adapted options that are no less solemn and spectacular.

Meeting the newlyweds with a loaf of bread

The meeting of newlyweds with a loaf of bread has deep roots. According to historians, the modern custom originates from pagan times. In those days, young people were led around a bowl in which the family placed dough for baking bread. A freshly baked loaf was placed on the lid. After the ceremony, the marriage was considered concluded.

In later times, when the wedding was held in a church, a set of a wooden bowl, a clean embroidered towel and a loaf and salt was also present in the wedding ceremony. The young people were taken around the tub immediately after church. Moreover, this responsibility was entrusted to the groom’s parents, who welcomed the daughter-in-law into the house.

By the 19th century, the custom had acquired completely modern features. The groom's parents baked a festive loaf from valuable wheat flour. In poor families or during a bad harvest, rye flour could be used. The top was always decorated with dough figures - spikelets, pairs of doves. With this loaf, placed on a towel, the newlyweds were greeted on the threshold of the house after church. It was believed that in this way the parents of the newlywed accept his wife into the family and bless their children for a long and serene family life.

After blessing, the bread was handed to the newlyweds. After which the friend divided it - the center for the young, then a piece for the parents and closest relatives, and then it came to the guests. The rest was given to the children.

A little history

Among the Slavs, it was customary to share wedding bread at the very end of the celebration. This important and honorable duty was performed by the senior friend. The first piece was presented to the newlyweds, and the subsequent ones were distributed to the guests, giving gifts to the young family in return. The bottom of the loaf, the so-called sole, with coins baked into it, was given to the musicians, and the rest was given to the “Cossacks,” that is, to those who remained behind the threshold. We always tried to distribute the maximum number of pieces, observing the principle that the hand of the giver will not become scarce. In Russia, the tradition gained popularity only in the 19th century, and before that time, a certain area used its own version of holiday bread, some of which still exist today.

Modern traditions of meeting young people

Today, weddings are celebrated differently. Not all young people decide to have a wedding ceremony in a church, replacing it with registration. And few people go to their parents’ house, preferring a banquet in a restaurant or outdoors. But changing the wedding scenario is not a reason to refuse to hold a meeting with all its attributes. You can appoint it on the threshold of the registry office or restaurant, and in the case of an outdoor ceremony - under a beautifully decorated arch.

If the groom's parents are not present at the wedding for some reason, they can be replaced by any close relatives: grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters. In exceptional cases, when there are no suitable candidates on the groom’s side, you can use the help of the bride’s parents or relatives, witnesses at the wedding.

Words to the newlyweds from the bride's parents

Expensive! Today you have stepped into an unknown world - family life. Your happiness is important to us, parents, and we wish you to live in harmony, to be a support to each other. Let your love and warmth of hearts help you overcome all obstacles. Understand and appreciate, love and protect, strengthen and increase your love. Peace to your family!

Beloved children! Please accept our blessing to create a strong family. May luck accompany you in everything. Son, be a stone wall for your wife, help maintain the flame of passion that has now flared up between you. Daughter, take care of your husband, take care of your home! Let your love illuminate your family path, and let your troubles turn out to be just stones on the path of life. Be happy!

Preparing for the meeting after the registry office

It’s best to order a traditional loaf from a reliable, trusted bakery or bake it yourself, so as not to spoil the important ceremony with bad bread. In addition to fresh baked goods, you will need other accessories:

a new towel is a long strip of linen fabric with beautiful embroidery and, often, lace fringe along the edges. If you can’t find one, you can get by with a regular towel made of waffle fabric, with a suitable pattern;
wooden or ceramic salt shaker with an opening lid. It is recommended to use natural salt;
two glasses of good champagne or red wine.

When making changes to a traditional script, attributes must be taken care of in advance.

A response to young parents

Response words could be as follows:

Beloved parents! We thank you sincerely for your warmth, your care and attention. Thank you for believing in us, believing our feelings and giving your blessing. Thank you for the love and tenderness that you gave and give us every day! Thank you for your support in difficult times and for forgiving our weaknesses. It is an unreal happiness to be your children. Low bow to you! We love and appreciate you immensely!
Moms and dads, our beloved, dear and irreplaceable parents! Now we are euphoric with our happiness and want to thank you for everything you have done, are doing and will do for us! For your support and loving hearts, for warmth and kindness, for understanding even in the most difficult situations, for the generosity and wisdom with which you surrounded us. We are grateful that you shared both joys and troubles with us, without demanding anything in return. We love you!
Thank you for being there on such a significant day. Thank you for being an example for us of how to love and carry feelings through the years, how to build a family and raise children. We would like to wish you to relax and live for yourself. Be infinitely happy, and we will repeat after you. Thanks for all!

Newlyweds meeting scenario

How is the meeting with the loaf going? The ceremony is attended by the newlyweds, parents or relatives of the groom and all the guests.

The people line up in two lines, leaving a passage from the gate to the porch of the house. It is often lined with a carpet and strewn with rose petals.
Parents stand on the threshold and hold a loaf of bread.
The newlyweds approach, solemnly rise to the porch and bow.
The groom's mother greets them, says good wishes and congratulates them on their marriage.
The young break off pieces of bread, dip them in salt and eat them.
They say warm words to their parents, thanking them for this life, wisdom and care.
After this, all the guests unanimously congratulate the newlyweds, showering them with small objects provided for in the wedding scenario - petals, grain, coins, dragees.

Then everyone walks together to the table or goes to the restaurant. If one of the ceremony participants gets lost or forgets the words, the leader’s task is to give a hint and smooth out the awkwardness. You can speak in your own words, poems, or find well-wishes suitable for the occasion on the Internet.

How to meet young people?

The leading role in the ceremony is given to the mother-in-law. She holds the bread and salt and is the first to speak. The groom's father enters after his wife, blessing the newlyweds for a prosperous life with the icon in his hands. Traditionally, the oldest, most prayed icon in the house was chosen. At a modern wedding, it is permissible to use a new, consecrated one.

It is necessary to maintain a solemn and, at the same time, welcoming mood. The words are spoken from the heart. In order not to get lost during the ceremony, it is worth writing down and memorizing the text in advance.

Mother's words when meeting young people

There are many options for welcoming and blessing speeches for the groom's parents or relatives who perform their functions. You can make the ceremony as close as possible to a Russian folk wedding, or simply express your joy and happiness for the children in a few words.

You should not prepare large texts. Three to five sentences are enough, consisting of the warmest and brightest wishes for love, happiness, and a long life.

Example words:

Our dear children! Please accept my sincere congratulations on your wedding day. Let this salt be the last in your life, and from this moment the honeymoon begins for the rest of your married life.

***

My dears, be happy in the union you created today. Cherish the warmth of this day for the rest of your life. Save your happiness and increase it many times over! Advice and love to you!

***

My children! Congratulations on your wedding day and the birth of a new family. I want to bless you for a long and happy life by presenting this loaf as a symbol of prosperity. Advice and love to you!

The father of the groom and parents of the bride join in the congratulations:

Our children! Congratulations on the birth of your new family! We bless you for a long, happy life and present you with a loaf of bread as a symbol of love, prosperity and prosperity. Advice and love to you!

***

Dear children! Please accept my sincere congratulations on this significant holiday, your family’s birthday! We wish you to carry in your hearts throughout your life those bright feelings of love for each other that brought you together. Live in abundance and happiness!

*** Children, we are incredibly glad that in this huge world you found each other and were able to create a new family. Take care of your feelings and your love, appreciate everything that exists between you and trust each other. We hope that your home will be a full cup, and that grievances and adversity will always bypass it.

*** Dear children! We are glad for your conscious choice! We bless you for a happy marriage with sincere mutual feelings of love! Show respect and care for each other. Share all the ups and downs, joys and sorrows together! Advice and love to you!

The newlyweds' response

How to accept the generous gift of blessing from your parents? There are several options:

traditional, when the newlyweds take bread along with a towel from their mother-in-law, and the groom’s friend cuts it and treats everyone in turn, starting with the newlyweds and their parents;
modern, with pieces breaking off from the edge of the loaf. The young take turns dipping their pieces in salt and treating each other, showing the first concern in their lives for their beloved half;
Another option is associated with popular belief. The bride and groom take turns biting into the loaf, trying to grab as much as possible. Independent experts determine whose piece turned out to be the largest - who will be the head of the house.

Alternatively, the young people can cut the bread themselves, eat it and treat everyone.

Meeting the groom at the bride's house

As a rule, this ritual is preserved at many weddings, however, there are couples who do not want to conduct a bride price. If the ceremony is carried out, then this episode of the wedding can become one of the brightest moments of the holiday. After all, the bridesmaids and friends of the groom take part in it, and this is a competition between young people in resourcefulness , sparkling humor, and an element of the groom’s “struggle” for his beloved appears. In addition, the bride's parents meet the groom with bread and salt.

This beautiful ritual of wishing happiness to the newlyweds, prosperity and success in all endeavors is an important psychological aspect for newlyweds

The bride's friends prepare various competitions and jokes for the groom and his friends to create an original meeting. After passing all the tests, the groom wins a place next to his beloved , completing the wedding ritual. While waiting for her betrothed, a girl can decorate the room with balloons, flowers, candles and rose petals. This will create a romantic atmosphere and a special aura of tenderness and love.

The bride takes a bite of a loaf

How to meet young people without a loaf

It is not always possible to find a suitable loaf for a wedding, and the art of baking good bread is not accessible to everyone. Someone may consider the custom to be outdated, irrelevant, or breaking the whole idea of the wedding. If you decide to hold a meeting of young people without a loaf, you can use other options.

What to replace the loaf with?

You can bless the newlyweds not only with your own baked loaf. At a modern wedding, a wide variety of baked goods and culinary products are used. They are much tastier, look amazing, and go perfectly with any wedding style:

fish and meat pies, fruit, berry, mushroom pies;
biscuits with cream, natural jelly and glaze;
printed gingerbread cookies in the shape of doves or hearts;
luxurious sandwiches with caviar, meat products, herbs, vegetables;
fruits and berries with cream;
croissants, cakes, shortcakes.

For supporters of vegetarianism and a healthy lifestyle, we can recommend whole grain bread baked according to special recipes.

A modern encounter with champagne

A meeting of young people in a restaurant can be arranged as follows:

after registration or wedding, the newlyweds and guests enter the restaurant’s banquet hall;
along the way, the newlyweds are showered with flower petals, sweets or rice;
at the end of the solemn procession, a cascade of champagne glasses awaits them;
the newlyweds are served open bottles of champagne (or the groom opens them himself), and they pour the contents into glasses, starting from the top;
gradually overflowing, the glasses are filled one after another.

At this time, guests applaud and give humorous recommendations, and music plays. As soon as the cascade is filled, relatives and guests approach the newlyweds, according to the established hierarchy, and, receiving a glass of champagne, wish them happiness and long years of family life.

Broadcast video

If a crowded, large wedding is planned, the problem of accommodating guests during the wedding or wedding ceremony arises. The ceremonial hall of the registry office and the church are not able to accommodate several dozen or hundreds of people, and most of the guests are forced to wait on the street or at the venue of the feast.

With modern technologies, you can find a brilliant way out of the situation: arrange a live broadcast of the ceremony on screens or quickly edit a film while the newlyweds visit memorable places in the city and arrange photo sessions. A good specialist will create a magnificent video in a matter of minutes, and all guests will be able to enjoy the colorful spectacle.

At the end of the broadcast, the newly-made spouses solemnly enter the banquet hall or any chosen place for the feast, accompanied by special effects. This could be a Mendelssohn march, any suitable music, fireworks, cold fountains, heavy smoke, a laser show.

Satin ribbons

The tradition of cutting satin ribbons has been practiced for a long time, and modern newlyweds have picked up this idea, using it in their wedding scenario. The symbolism of the action is simple: by cutting the ribbon, the newlyweds enter a new life and start a family.

Usually the ribbon is pulled at the entrance to a house or restaurant. You can use any posts or racks. To go further, the couple needs to cut the obstacle. The scissors are handed to them on a tray or pad by a trusted person - a relative, friend, parent. Cutting the ribbon, the spouses enter family life, leaving behind the carefree single years.

Ribbons can be supplemented with flags with letters or beautiful inscriptions, embroidery that form words - family, love, trust, respect and any other suitable meaning.

Butterflies for newlyweds

Another interesting meeting option is exotic butterflies. A box with elegant, multi-colored flyers is placed on a table or stand at the end of the path. The young people go to her to the accompaniment of solemn music and applause from the guests. The groom's parents or the host say warm words. For example, parting words: “may your journey together become as easy as the flight of butterflies.” At the end of the phrase, the box is opened and hundreds of butterflies are released to beautiful music.

Words of blessing to the newlyweds from the groom's parents

We bless you (names) for a wonderful, carefree and long family life. We want prosperity and prosperity to reign in your family, and your hearts to blaze with the fire of love. May the marriage that was sealed today with rings and a kiss be happy. Let life be beautiful, easy and sweet, like a loaf. Take care of love and each other!

Young! We wish you to live in harmony and happiness. Rejoice and make us happy with your successes, accept and understand, give tenderness and passion. We wish you everything that the Almighty can give, and bless you for a strong marriage!

Meeting the newlyweds after registration at the registry office?

The newlyweds can be blessed for a new life immediately after registration or an outdoor ceremony. Often the ceremony is held right on the steps of the Wedding Palace.

Confetti fireworks

The meeting after the registry office with confetti fireworks will leave a bright mark in the memory of the newlyweds and guests. Standing on both sides of the path along which the young couple walks, guests and relatives shower them with clouds of multi-colored circles.

The type of confetti can be absolutely any. The main rule is that they must correspond to the style of the holiday. For example, these could be New Year's crackers, sparkling circles cut out of foil, depicting snow. Absolutely any shape of products is acceptable, from a traditional circle to creative cars, hearts and butterflies.

Parade procession

You can meet newlyweds after the registry office in various ways:

distribute flags to guests. Products can be of various shapes and sizes, with images, photographs, inscriptions, coats of arms;
provide the assembled guests with colored satin ribbons attached to long sticks.

Waving accessories and shouting out good wishes, those present will ensure a bright, memorable meeting for the newlyweds.

Showering petals and leaves

Showering young spouses with rose or lavender petals is a custom whose roots go back centuries. The ceremony is full of romance and incredibly beautiful. Guests and relatives lined up in two lines shower the solemnly marching couple with clouds of soft white, burgundy or lilac petals. Touching photo and video footage of the ceremony will be an excellent addition to the family archive.

If the wedding is being held in the fall, flower petals can be replaced with bright leaves of various shades.

Meeting with Swords

Swords are a symbol of protection and courage. For a romantic wedding in an old or fantasy style, the scenario of the newlyweds meeting with blades is perfect. Guests and relatives line up in two lines, forming a corridor along which the newlyweds must pass. And swords or sabers are crossed over their heads. Such a ceremony is incredibly spectacular, full of hidden meaning.

Banners

Guests can prepare a pleasant surprise for the newlyweds: draw or order posters and banners with touching inscriptions, hearts, and well wishes. The invitees hold the paper by the corners, and the spouses must break through the obstacle.

showering with rice

The tradition of showering the newlyweds with rice, wheat or other grains is present in the wedding customs of many nations. Thus, the guests wish the newlyweds a prosperous, well-fed life, many children and good health. It is worth listening to the wisdom of your ancestors, and not regretting a few cups of cereal, giving the spouses a surprise at the exit from the registry office.

Air balloons

Balloons have long become an invariable feature of any celebration. A wedding cannot be complete without these colorful, lightweight items. To meet the newlyweds, you need to choose bright balloons with suitable designs and inscriptions. It is advisable to fill them with helium - in this case, the balloons are released into the sky, beautifully completing the ceremony.

Bubble

A meeting between spouses and soap bubbles is very romantic. It is enough to provide all those invited with bottles, and a magnificent, solemn procession of the newlyweds will be ensured through a cloud of weightless balls shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow.

Serpentine and pom-poms

For a meeting, you can use colored serpentine or fluffy pompoms. The constant attributes of noisy parties, twisted shiny ribbons, will perfectly set off the solemn procession of the newly-made spouses. And pom-poms floating in the air will provide chic, festive shots.

The meeting of the newlyweds after the wedding or registration is a classic attribute of wedding celebrations. Modern customs allow for many different options for carrying it out, from traditional bread and salt to creative scenarios. It is not difficult to choose exactly the meeting that will ideally fit into the overall idea of the celebration and will give the newlyweds and guests a lot of positive emotions.

Wedding scenario - without a host, Count Alexey Nikolsky

The first thing that is important to know is that you cannot do without a script. No matter how many guests and where the event is held. Plus you have to choose who will lead the holiday. Otherwise, it will be an ordinary boring feast, where everyone entertains themselves as they wish.

If you decide not to invite the presenter and toastmaster, then you will have to prepare the script yourself. It is not difficult. First of all, choose the theme of your holiday.

Lots of options:

traditional holiday;
European wedding;
themed party (quest, wedding based on a film);
mixed scenario, combining classic celebration traditions with original and creative competitions.

You can easily take any ready-made script and “modify” it at your own discretion - add or exclude competitions, change the timing and other aspects.

Almost anyone can become a presenter:

witness/witness;
one of the matchmakers;
one of your friends or relatives.

It is important that he is not afraid to speak publicly. Try to choose someone who feels confident in public. But don't force this role against the person's will. Not everyone wants to “work” as a toastmaster while other guests are just relaxing. And this is really work and he won’t have time for a drink and a snack, or to chat.

Scenario for a meeting of young people without a leader

Any wedding begins with a meeting of the newlyweds. And this needs to be played out beautifully. For example, start with the words of the presenter: “Let’s meet the young people together, we’ll give them loud applause. May happiness follow them along the way. Smiles, happiness, joy, love!”

And immediately after the greeting, you can hold an exciting competition called “Obstacles.” For the competition you will need: plates with numbers and a ribbon.

The young people place signs along the way with different numbers from 5 to 50, and at the end of the way there is a ribbon indicating the finish.

The host says: “Dear newlyweds! From this moment you begin to walk together along the path of a new life and share all the joys and sorrows with each other. So let's try to overcome the first test.

You must walk the path to the finish line together, but someone must walk along it alone. Can you handle it?

The point is that the groom must think of carrying the bride in his arms. If he doesn’t come up with such an idea, the guests and the host can suggest. When the test is completed, the presenter says: “Have you already guessed what these numbers are? These are the anniversaries of your married life. We all sincerely wish that your journey to your golden anniversary will be as easy and enjoyable as it is today!”

After this, the newlyweds treat each other to a loaf of bread, and the parents give parting words. At the same time, it is quite possible to say goodbye to the bride with her maiden name. This can be played out in different ways. For example, write your maiden name on a piece of paper and send it up with balloons. And now you can invite everyone to the feast:

“Friends, it’s time for a feast!

Today is the holiday of the young.

Love, kindness, warmth and peace

Today the toast is all for them!”

Festive feast, toasts, congratulations to guests and relatives

During the feast, it is important to take small intervals every 30-40 minutes. At the same time, the host must make sure that the guests do not just sit, eat and drink, but say toasts, shout “Bitter!”, and interact with each other and the young people.

If the script provides for the presentation of gifts to the newlyweds, you need to give the floor to each guest. This takes time, so it’s better to think about timing from the beginning.

The host should also participate in this and prepare some interesting congratulations. You can come up with something of your own, find ready-made wishes, or use the ones we offer:

Toast to the newlyweds

Let the house be filled with joy,

Smiles, laughter and happiness in it.

Victories both modest and big,

So let's drink to the young people!

Bitterly!

Toast to love

I propose to drink to love!

For the feeling that is beautiful and magical.

What pleases you always and again,

And it gives such wonderful moments!

Interesting pastime besides feasting

Between gatherings at the table, you need to somehow entertain the guests and have fun yourself. Competitions, singing, dancing - there are many entertainment options. The first dance of a couple or the ceremony of removing the veil is always a good solution.

Don't forget about the beautiful birthday cake display at the end. It is imperative to set aside time so that the newlyweds can say words of gratitude to their parents, other relatives and guests.

If you have a second day of celebration, the script for it can also be found without problems. Here everything is much simpler, since on the second day of officialdom there is always much less.

Parents' parting speech

Still, it would be more correct to take care of the parent’s introductory speech in advance. Therefore, we present the following especially for parents who know in advance that they will be very excited. A little cheat sheet never hurts.

If you, dear parents, dare to speak in poetry, then we wish you good luck. The most important thing is to choose short poems so that you don’t forget anything during the ceremony. It is best if they are simple in terms of vocabulary and easy to remember.

Perhaps these little poetic parting words will help you prepare your speech. They can always be supplemented or shortened, or written specifically for a particular couple, adding their names or indicating the characteristic character traits of the newlyweds. You can speak on behalf of everything and “in roles”, as in school. It all depends on how the parents’ speech will look in general composition.

We want to congratulate you on your combination. Now you have become husband and wife. Considerable efforts have been made. But the feast, as they say, is a mountain. Live peacefully and always in harmony. Don't be offended at each other often. Don't waste your happiness in vain, After all, your life is only in your power.

Mother of the bride: I had to give my daughter to you, my dear son-in-law. Don't hurt her and help her in everything! You are now one family, And I will be calm, If my daughter with you Finds her own home! May you have a sweet time together, and may the road of life be smooth!

Presentation of a loaf

We welcome you with bread and salt and treat you in Russian!

Here it is, a fragrant bread with a crunchy twisted crust. The bread is amber, golden, as if filled with sunshine!

Specify, presentation of a loaf at a wedding, holiday, ceremony. If for a wedding, then here are two options:

Dear newlyweds! According to tradition, the people dearest to you - your parents - meet you here. Mom is holding a wedding loaf in her hands as a symbol of well-being and prosperity. Newlyweds! Break off a piece of bread and salt it properly! You have the opportunity to annoy each other for the last time. Yes, add more salt: Now exchange pieces of bread. Look at each other with tenderness and feed each other!

Dear newlyweds, your family ship is setting off on a long voyage and each of the guests present sincerely wishes you that your ship will not experience any storms or heavy winds, may the sun always shine above you, as warm and kind as this wedding loaf in the hands of your parents . Break off a piece and dip in honey so that your life is as sweet as honey and dip in butter (melted butter) so that the wife rolls around behind her husband like cheese in butter. Now feed each other because you will take care of each other.

If the loaf is presented at a wedding, then I can offer this option:

The most precious people in your life stand in front of you - your parents. Bow down to them three times from the white face to the mother earth. From the white of your face, may God grant you to meet them face to face for many years only with joy. And bow down to the ground so that God will give you long years of life. Dear __________ and __________, listen to the words of the holy blessing of your parents We greet you with bread and salt, We wish you to live in harmony. We welcome the bonding of your parental blessing. — Our people have a good old tradition: to greet dear people close to our hearts with bread and salt. Bread is a symbol of peace, life, prosperity, a symbol of great work. And people also say: to taste bread with a person on the road means to take an oath of allegiance and friendship. Keep this in mind when accepting your first family loaf. Try it! Well, let's see who will be the head of your family. Salt your pieces from the heart, sparing no salt... feed each other. May you annoy each other today for the first and last time in your life!

Life is given to us only once. and we must live it as positively as possible. So, LET'S SMILE!

If the loaf is not presented at a wedding, but when a delegation of guests meets from afar, you can briefly and succinctly:

Our good land is famous for its hospitality and cordiality! For guests there are Russian songs, And a fragrant loaf!

And naturally we hand over bread and salt and eat some toast.

Watch the presentation of wedding loaves in the Weddings topic. Rituals

Meeting the young with bread and salt.

There are not many large-scale and public events in our lives, and there are generally a limited number of such events as weddings. And it is quite reasonable to want this event and all its phases to be held at the highest level. A wedding is a separate step, separate emotions, separate obligations. Today, fewer and fewer couples want to get married traditionally, all rituals are becoming a thing of the past, and they are being replaced by weddings of a different kind. You can get married underwater and in the air, on black bikes or light green Cossacks with gypsies on the roof. The main thing is the idea. If a young couple does not want to have an eccentric show wedding, then there is only one option left - to turn to traditions.

Today we will talk about one important and fairly traditional procedure, which is called “meeting the newlyweds with bread and salt.” Regardless of what wedding format the newlyweds choose, parents and close relatives are always invited to the celebration

And it is the parents who meet the couple at the house with a loaf of bread. More and more often, the porch of the native monastery is happily replaced by the bright vaults of various cafes and restaurants. But one thing remains unchanged - bread and salt are served to the young by their parents.

What is the modern rite of blessing?

Much time has passed since then, and now no one asks their mother and father for permission to choose a life partner.
Young people meet, date, and get married, regardless of whether their parents like their significant other or not. But some of the ancient Russian rituals still remain and are used in our time:

On the wedding day, when the bride is already ready and the groom is about to come for her, the girl receives the first blessing of her daughter from her parents before the wedding.
Then the groom arrives with his retinue, and a noisy and cheerful ransom of the bride takes place. Before the couple leaves home and goes to register their marriage, the bride’s mother has a second blessing of both children.
After the ceremonial registration at the registry office, the newlyweds come to the groom’s house, where his parents must bless the newlyweds with an icon (however, now they increasingly prefer to perform this action at the entrance to the banquet hall in which the wedding celebration will take place).
When the words of blessing have been said to the newlyweds, they and the guests go into the hall for the festive event, and towels with icons are placed on the table of the newlyweds. At the end of the festivities, the icons should be carefully wrapped in towels and taken to the house where the newlyweds will live.

The blessing ceremony can be performed in two ways:

Orthodox. It follows certain rules. In this ritual, if one of the participants (parents or young people) is not baptized, then you must first cross yourself, and only then carry out the blessing. There must also be icons here. We will look at what icons are used for these purposes below. The whole ritual takes place with the help of icons. But still, in order to conduct the ceremony accurately and correctly, you need to clarify all the nuances with the priest the day before.
Modern. This type of blessing is used quite often at modern weddings. It is used by young people who are not ready for a serious ceremony, and it has a purely formal look. It can also be performed by non-baptized people. To carry out the ceremony, it is enough to simply ask the parents to prepare a parting speech in advance.

After the blessing ceremony, parents ask the guests to bless their children for a happy life. After the words “God bless,” all the guests accompany the newlyweds to the wedding procession and, having sat in their cars, go to the registry office.