Traditions & Superstitions of an Italian Wedding

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Whether you are Italian, are marrying into an Italian family, or love the culture, Italian wedding traditions are unique and fun. The superstitions can also be just as cheeky. You can make your wedding complete with Mia's Italian Kitchen - the authentic Italian catering - Orlando, FL turns to, time and time again for their Italian style wedding.

Superstitions

There are many interesting wedding superstitions when it comes to Italian culture. In many Italian regions, the bride is not allowed to look at herself in a mirror - but if a glove or shoe is removed, she may take a quick peek. When it comes to good luck, both the bride and groom will do their own little things to bring as much as possible. The bride will make a small tear in her veil to welcome the good luck, and the groom will carry a small piece of iron in his pocket to ward off evil spirits. In some regions, the newlyweds would break a vase, and the number of broken fragments would symbolize how many happy years of marriage they new married couple would have together.

Ceremony Traditions

When it comes to the actual ceremony itself, it is tradition to tie a ribbon across the doorway of the church to let people passing by know that your wedding is taking place. During the ceremony, Italians don't usually place much importance on a large wedding party - simply a Best Man and a Maid of Honor will do. When it all concludes, its Italian tradition to make your getaway in a car that has the front grill decorated with flowers, to pave your road to la dolce vita (the sweet life), instead of tying tin cans to the back.

The Reception

At the reception, food is a huge focus point! Starting with savory appetizers such as olives, salami, and prosciutto with fresh, seasonal dishes are common. Of course, it wouldn't be an Italian wedding without some hearty entrees! Pasta dishes with thick sauces, veal, and venison are great traditional meals. So when you're looking for wedding catering, Orlando restaurant, Mia’s Italian Kitchen can help you to get all of your authentic Italian favorites.

Dance, Dance, Dance!

At an Italian wedding reception, the dances can turn into a lot of fun. It is custom for all the guests to join hands and race clockwise as the music speeds up, and then quickly change directions! The fast pace and direction will continue to change until everyone is stumbling into a dizzy dog pile! This frenzied traditional dance is called "La Tarantella" and is supposed to wish the newlyweds good luck on their new journey together!


At Mia’s Italian Kitchen, you can get top quality, 100% authentic Italian dishes that will be a huge hit. From Thanksgiving dinner Orlando loves, to wedding catering Orlando residents can count on to make their receptions the talk of the town, Mia’s does it all. If you’re looking to have your reception at a restaurants near Orlando convention center, give Mia's a call to make your party reservations! Mia's Italian kitchen even acts as one of the top Orlando birthday party venues. They are ready and willing to make your wedding and any event even more special than it is already.




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