The Ukrainian Wedding is one of the most symbolic celebrations of Ukraine culture. Traditions and customs for Ukrainian weddings are numerous and have evolved through the ages. National traditions are dominant in Ukrainian wedding ceremonies. Some of them are very old and difficult to explain.

They are almost married! Groom just need to pick up the bride from her parents’ house and escort her to the church ceremony – which is called “crowning” in Ukraine. But understand, nobody in Ukraine is prepared to give the bride away with just a simple ‘thank you’. ..

The day of the wedding traditionally starts with Blahoslovennya ("blessing" in Ukrainian). A few hours before the couple leaves for the church, the bride and the groom join their parents at the home of the bride’s parents for the Blahoslovennya or "blessing". The young couple kneels on an embroidered ritual towel ("rushnyk" in Ukrainian) in front of their parents. The parents hold korovai, the ritual wedding bread. At this moment the two families officially become one for the first time.