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Essay / Analysis of Scottish Wedding Traditions - 709
It is believed that this will bring good luck to the newly married couple. The grand march is the first dance of the wedding reception; the bride and groom begin to parade, then the best man and the bridesmaid, then the in-laws and finally all the guests. The Quaich or cup of love is a two-handed silver bowl that the bride fills with whiskey. This bowl is then distributed to the entire wedding party once the marriage is legal. Scotland is full of rich wedding traditions and rituals that will continue to exist for years to come. The Scottish style of mate selection, their marriage rituals and traditions are individualized to them. These traditions are Scotland and make Scotland what it is; separating it from all other countries and their