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are events that are often organized on a grand scale. Each of the couples, to the best of their ability, wants this day to be special. Preparations very often take many months or even years, and the multitude of available options for each of the wedding elements is so huge that it is sometimes difficult to decide on something. More and more often, young people also decide which one takes over most of their organizational responsibilities. However, this was not always the case. Weddings and preparations for them were quite different.
A typical wedding in the People’s Republic of Poland: Organizational division
According to the custom that was in force years ago, the organization and costs of the wedding were the responsibility of the bride’s parents. The groom’s side dealt with alcohol and music. Given the realities of today, this division seems unfair, but given the amount and prices of alcohol, the costs were almost equally divided. In those days, people drank a lot at weddings. Toasts were raised every now and then, and only the woman had to refuse alcohol.
A typical wedding in the People’s Republic of Poland: Differences between town and country
It cannot be denied that in the times of the People’s Republic of Poland, weddings in the countryside differed from those that took place in the countryside. Country weddings were a boisterous event often attended by most of the locals. They took place in the open air or in the largest available room, i.e. most often in the fire station. In contrast, weddings in the city were much more modest. The reason was the small apartment in which it was organized. Only a few could afford to organize a wedding in a restaurant.
A typical wedding in the People’s Republic of Poland: a church or civil wedding?
In the times of the Polish People’s Republic and until 1998, it was not possible to conclude a concordat wedding. At that time, a civil marriage was in force, but it had no official significance. For most people, however, it was the church wedding that mattered the most. It was he who had a unique setting, and after him the wedding took place. Civil law, on the other hand, was considered a necessity and was often taken only in the presence of witnesses in the middle of the week, for example after work.
A typical wedding in the People’s Republic of Poland: Menu
The dishes that were on the wedding tables depended on the region. The rule, however, was that they were to yield to the amount of food. Women from the family were usually engaged in their preparation, and if the finances allowed, cooks were also involved. Although in the times of the People’s Republic of Poland there was a custom of cutting a wedding cake together by the bride and groom, it did not resemble those seen today at parties. Back then, the cakes were much more modest, because few people could afford a huge, multi-story cake. The organization of the wedding banquet was the most difficult from the late 1970s until the liberation, when the shops lacked almost everything. Back then, people had to prepare for such an event for months, accumulating supplies. In this respect, it was also easier in the villages where many people had their own farms, and thus access to eggs, milk or meat.
A typical wedding in the People’s Republic of Poland: Oędziny
This is a tradition that is now fading away because many people find it embarrassing. In the times of the Polish People’s Republic, they were held around midnight. The traditional ones were associated with numerous games. The bride pretended that she did not want them, running away from the guests. There was also a moment when the bride threw her veil or bouquet, and the brides present at the wedding tried to catch the object, as it was a sign of a quick marriage.
A typical wedding in the People’s Republic of Poland: Gifts
Nowadays, the most popular wedding gift is. Some couples also prepare a list from which guests choose certain items so that the gifts are not repeated. In the People’s Republic of Poland, gifts were primarily practical and they were supposed to help the spouses to arrange themselves “on their own”. Everyone handed out a wedding gift that they could afford. Usually it was bedding, towels, tableware and household appliances, such as an iron or a mixer. Sometimes, after the wedding, it turned out that the young people became owners of several of the same tablecloths, pots or bedding sets.
Sources: targislubne.pl / kronikidziejow.pl
Source: Gazeta
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