Red Ribbons, Salted Coffee, and Crying — Oh My!
Back in the day when I was a newbie Turkish dizi fan, I remember watching one of the shows I was keeping up with at the time and being intrigued by the Turkish pre-wedding rituals. All of it was fascinating and so different from the traditions I`ve grown up with or had seen portrayed in movies and TV shows. Here are some of the most unique events that take place before a Turkish wedding. Cutting of the Red Ribbon The traditional Turkish engagement happens among a small group of close family members. Gifts are brought, refreshments are served, and rings or alyans are exchanged. What`s different about these rings compared to a typical engagement is that both rings are tied with a red ribbon which is said to signify like and longevity. Once both of the rings are placed on the bride and the groom`s fourth right-hand finger, the ribbon is cut by the eldest person of the family. The ribbon eventually gets removed. During the actual wedding ceremony, the bride and the groom end up movi...