# Unusual Nuptial Charts This Infographic Lists Some Unusual Wedding Traditions From Other Cultures By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-traditions References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376727/Infographic-Nine-Curious-Wedding-Traditions-From-Around-The-World/) & [cheapflights.co.za](http://www.cheapflights.co.za/news/infographic-9-curious-wedding-traditions-from-around-the-world/) Given that we are in the throws of wedding season, it makes sense that this chart showcases different wedding traditions globally. From travel site Cheapflights, the infographic 'Nine Curious Wedding Traditions From Around the World' takes a look at different cultures and unusual ways they celebrate nuptials. From South Korean wedding ducks to German log cutting, there is a wide variety of strange traditions. While some are silly -- such as cutting the end of one of the groom's socks to represent fidelity -- others can be detrimental to the health of the couple. For example, Tidong newlyweds in Malaysia are put under house arrest and aren't allowed to use the bathroom for three days. If they break the taboo, they believe the marriage will be cursed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global Wedding Traditions:** Analyzing and adapting wedding traditions globally can lead to unique and memorable wedding experiences. - **Unconventional Wedding Rituals:** Incorporating unconventional wedding rituals that are meaningful can create lasting memories and make weddings more personal. - **Culture-based Wedding Themes:** Drawing inspiration from different cultures for wedding themes can lead to unique and unforgettable events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Industry:** Wedding planners and other wedding industry professionals can use these global wedding traditions to create unique and personalized experiences for their clients. - **Travel Industry:** Travel agencies can create destination wedding packages based on these global wedding traditions. - **Cultural Exchange Industry:** Companies that focus on cross-cultural communication and education can use these global wedding traditions to promote cultural exchange and understanding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-weddings-x-pinterest.md) - [Experiential Wedding Registry Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot.md) - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [Football Match Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/own-goal.md) - [Newlywed Pancake Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes.md)