Congratulations to the goddaughter (godson) from the godmother (godfather) on the wedding

Weddings

Godmother at the godson's wedding and her role
Wedding rituals and traditions associated with godparents
Congratulations and gifts to the godson
Conclusion

Despite the recent increased popularity of themed weddings, many newlyweds try to observe some traditions associated with this event. And not only on the solemn day itself, but also long before it. So, for example, a couple who decides to get married, before submitting an application to the registry office, according to custom, must first ask for the blessing of their parents, preferably both their in-laws and their godparents. You cannot ignore such important people on the wedding day itself.

Godmother at the godson's wedding and her role

time immemorial, it was the godparents who were tasked with the spiritual and moral education of children , as well as the organization of their personal lives. Now the features of these traditions are still preserved in some Orthodox families. It’s great if the relationship between godparents and godparents remains close and warm from childhood to adulthood. In this case, their presence at the wedding is not just a formal observance of customs.

For the bride, the godmother is, first of all, a spiritual mentor and friend, to whom you can always turn for wise advice and trust her with some secrets.

On such a special and important day as a wedding, the support of a loved one is needed more than ever. No less in need of moral support from the godmother and the groom . In addition, the “second mother,” being the embodiment of the feminine ideal for her successor from a young age, must tell him parting words so that he always respects his soul mate and takes care of her, and becomes a worthy husband and father.

Responsibilities of godparents and their words at a wedding

The godmother begins to participate in the wedding from the moment of its preparation. If the natural mother is absent or ill, then the godmother has special responsibility.

There are a lot of traditions and customs that define the role of godparents. Their differences mainly lie in the distribution of roles between natural mothers and spiritual ones.

Here is a list of things that the mother and godmother should “share”:

bringing out a loaf of bread and treating the newlyweds to it;
embroidery of towels;
escort of newlyweds;
decoration of the groom's house and wedding bed;
participation in matchmaking;
transferring the family hearth to the young and lighting candles for him;
holding crowns over the young (this honorable duty can be entrusted to both witnesses and godparents).

Godparents at a wedding are a sign of special spirituality and touchingness of the ceremony. It is necessary to understand how much effort the godparents put into both raising the newlyweds and the wedding itself, and prepare a worthy answer to them. Spiritual parents will expect gifts from “godchildren,” even symbolic ones and words of gratitude.

Wedding rituals and traditions associated with godparents

And now more specifically about what a godmother should do at the wedding of a goddaughter or godson, as well as in preparation for this important event.

If for any reason the birth mother cannot attend the wedding, her godmother takes her place.
Previously, newlyweds arriving at the groom's house were greeted with a lush loaf of bread; now this tradition is mainly used at the entrance to the banquet hall. In this case, the godmother is entrusted with baking the attribute. It is desirable that the woman is married and happy in her marriage - this way she will share positive energy with the newlyweds when kneading the dough.
In addition to the loaf, the godmother is also entrusted with the towel on which it will lie. The “second mother” should embroider Slavic ornaments in the form of birds together with the bride.

Towel with birds from godmother to godchildren

Traditionally, the godfather and godmother at a wedding decorate the newlyweds' room, including their wedding bed.
Now are no longer the times when parents choose a chosen one or a chosen one for children. However, the tradition of matchmaking has survived to this day in some families. The organization of this ceremony should be carried out by the godmother on the groom’s side.
A very beautiful wedding tradition, like lighting candles (a symbol of the family hearth) and handing them over to the new husband and wife, also, as a rule, rests on the shoulders of the godmother.
If the newlyweds do not just sign in the registry office, but enter into a divine union in the church, the presence of godparents on both sides at such an event is very important. During the wedding, spiritual mothers hold crowns over the newlyweds.

Godparents hold crowns over the heads of their godchildren at the wedding.
In fact, the duties of the godmother at the goddaughter’s wedding include any possible assistance that her successor needs, from moral to material support. Also, the godmother should take part in organizing the celebration and take on some of the troubles.

Beautiful and funny wedding congratulations from the godmother in your own words, touching to tears

Today is your wedding, the happiest of days, you happily accept gifts from guests.

I baptized you a long time ago, I remember it like yesterday, and no less than today, I was happy.

Be happy together, And don’t change, Hand in hand, create your own happiness.

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My dear goddaughter, I love you like my own daughter! The years have flown by, you can’t turn back time, You’ve already become an adult and you’re starting a family!

Happy Wedding Day, dear, I congratulate you, I wish you a strong union, May your home be filled with children's laughter, May you live in it until your golden wedding!

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Happy Wedding Day, dear children. It is very important for your godmother that you are happy, so I wish that your life together will have everything for happiness: mutual love, tender feelings, joyful events, pleasant news, great successes, bright dreams, and, of course Wow, wonderful kids.

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Today is an incredibly important day for everyone, because from now on you are family! In it, as you know, everyone plays a role, But “we” takes the lead, not “I”!

I wish you to live soul to soul, and that there are no obstacles to happiness, and most importantly, that they love each other, then there will be order in the family forever!

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Today you have become a family, you are connected by one destiny. May God always protect your home, may Love and peace reign in it.

May all sorrows pass you by, and everything you dreamed about will come true. Keep each other in each other's hearts, Carry love throughout your life!

Congratulations on your wedding day from your godmother

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On your wedding day, accept your congratulations from your godmother. I wish you happiness and luck, and eternal sincere love.

Let your life not be darkened by the routine of everyday days, and your heart respond to your heart with the fire of a thousand fires.

As a mother, I bless you. May the Lord protect your union. I wish you to always be together, to live without quarrels, worries, image.

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It is a great honor for a godmother to raise a glass at a wedding. I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart, a couple worthy of all praise! Let your feelings be in debt, Keeping your quiet home and everyday life! And the nights are softer than silk! May the angel always protect you! All the best, and nothing more! Now a little, but still bitter ;!

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My dears, congratulations on the creation of your family, and I sincerely wish you that you find your happiness.

And I, as a godmother, give my instructions, just live in harmony, and take care of your family.

Don’t stop loving each other, You must have patience and support, From now on you are her friend, she is her friend, Marriage must be preserved with care!

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Today I wish the bride and groom sincere love, And do not offend each other, Do not waste your feelings!

The godmother advises you directly, Do not let strangers into your life, Your house will be full of children's laughter And the love of loved ones.

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On such an important and interesting day, I want to congratulate you. I wish never to set foot in front of a doctor in my life.

Don't get sick or swear, don't drink too much. And love each other tightly until old age.

Let your hearts burn endlessly with love. Live so that there is no end to your feelings.

Congratulations on your wedding from your godmother

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I congratulate my godson on his wedding, I found myself a beautiful wife. I wish that good luck does not leave them, that financial success comes.

May your marriage be long and happy, so that you can overcome the difficulties of life. May you be filled with love and may all your dreams come true.

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I came to your wedding, and brought a gift, Although my gift is modest, But the bouquet is huge!

Let the bride and groom live together for two hundred years, Let them give birth to children, And let them have great-grandchildren!

So that the bride looks younger, and keeps an eye on her husband! Let the husband be great, “Bitter! Bitterly! - - finally!

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I would like to present congratulations from the cross, I congratulate you on your wedding, I wish you on the way to encounter a mountain of happiness, and unearthly love for you, wonderful health and great joy to you, May difficulties pass you by, may your children be healthy, All quarrels and disagreements should be settled quickly, Riches to you, let harmony fill the house, And in every endeavor, may you be lucky in any!

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I wish the young couple warmth, comfort, inspiration, I congratulate you on your wedding day, wisdom and patience will come to you!

And if something suddenly happens, Godmother is always happy to give, Tell me about your problems, I will keep any of your secrets.

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On this day you tied your fate, not for a day, not for a moment - for centuries! May the angels help you. And the Almighty has a hand to help.

Wishes from the godmother: Surprise each other again, Respect your loved ones and know that only love is more valuable!

Your union is your fortress. Let your home be indestructible, Let the hearth of hope in it never go out, And let the children in it be empty!

Holding hands, walk together, Take care of love and family. You better keep it in your heart, I will pray to heaven for you!

Poems for a wedding from the godmother

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Dear children, please accept sincere congratulations from your godmother. I am very glad that such a wonderful couple today marked the beginning of a new family, new traditions, new love. I wish you to live in understanding and joy, success and abundance. May the difficult moments of life be easily overcome together, may happy moments last forever, may prosperity and peace reign in your home.

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I, as a godmother, wish you, my dear children, without knowing troubles and sadness, to be the happiest in the world.

May your home be protected by a host of beautiful angels, may God give you healthy ones, a sweet daughter, a son.

You sincerely love Even in the most difficult times, And take care of each other, So that the hearth of the family is not kerosene.

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Congratulations from the cross, young people, I can’t stop looking at you, you are so happy.

I wish you to carry this happiness throughout your life, hand in hand, along the road.

So that for two there is one Fate and one life, Together, so that you drink the cup of life to the dregs.

For love to bloom, for children to be born, and for couples happier than you to be in the world.

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Marriages are made in heaven, And fate united you. Always have salt and bread for you. Lots of happiness, joy, goodness!

Live for many years in health and know how to appreciate every hour, admire, smile and love. May the Lord protect you.

Be kind, don't be stingy with your feelings. I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart. Hurry up and have children, and let your family be a friendly one.

Let your hopes always inspire you, May fortune surprise you with its generosity. Congratulations on your wedding, children. All the best to you, joy and love.

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Let all the people walk today! The guests congratulate you on your legal marriage, Let everyone dance around and everyone sing, And the faces of the newlyweds shine throughout.

And from your godmother, accept these heartfelt words: Walk hand in hand in life, So that it may be a bright light,

So that in joy or sorrow, Your hearts will be together, So that your fingers will shine all the time, Wedding rings, these two rings.

Let love be strengthened by adversity, And may grace reign in the family, To live together for many years, And not to lose each other!

Beautiful congratulations on the wedding from the godmother

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You are so beautiful, young, As if you just stepped out of a picture. But I hope that you will be wise In relationships, in life, in love.

And as a godmother, for your edification, I definitely want to say: Try not to lose your charm Through the years.

Keep respect for love, both for each other and for your family. Let the souls and hearts of unity become unearthly happiness for you!

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Please accept congratulations from your godmother! Let this marriage unite hearts, Let you shine with happiness like two suns, Let love burn in your hearts all your life!

I also wish you patience, the ability to remain silent if necessary, this is not easy, I know from myself, always try to preserve your family!

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Wedding congratulations cannot be described in a nutshell, but let me congratulate you and wish you a little.

Take care of each other, Let fate lead you alone. So that you don't feel bad, Respect - always!

Don’t forget about your friends, loved ones and of course relatives. But you must be dearer to each other than anyone else in the world.

And always remain faithful, You will be happy then. In a relationship it’s like in a job, nowhere without difficulty.

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Well, now allow the godmother to say just a few words. You love each other forever, so that life is more beautiful than dreams.

Let your marriage be strong, long, and your common dreams come true, let everything be built not on a sense of duty, but on wonderful, affectionate love.

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Dear children, please accept the most sincere congratulations from your godmother. I wish you that your union will be strong and lasting for many years, so that you never stop loving and respecting each other for a minute. Be happy, successful, healthy. I wish you well-being and health, good luck and a bright future.

Wedding wishes from the godmother

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I am baptized, and now I ask for the floor! I congratulate the newlyweds again. And the wishes will be simple: Children, make your dreams come true!

May love give you strength, So that with renewed vigor you can again fly to the stars, conquer heights, So that you can keep the warmth in your hearts.

Always be faithful to each other And, despite any years, be able to preserve tenderness in your soul. I wish you a hundred years of living together!

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Goddaughter - bride, There is no one more beautiful than you With Mendelssohn's March Let happiness enter your life.

Let your husband’s hands carry you through life, So that your loved ones will always be necessary to each other.

I wish that love grows stronger every day, so that at the wedding they shout the golden “Bitter” to you.

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As a godmother, I am of course pleased, and I want to tell you many times. To be happy when you are young, So that you don’t dare to get irritated for any reason, It’s better to just smile. May everything in life be smooth, peaceful, quiet, very sweet.

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May your family grow, may happiness come to your home. Let your children warm your soul, let nothing destroy your marriage.

Be devoted to each other, Have the best leisure time in your life. And take care of your hearth, Children, I wish you all the best!

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Godmother congratulates you, may happiness be for YOU! I wish you a lot of joy, I wish you love, I’ll read the verse now!

Let your house be a full cup, May it be famous for its generosity, God's angels fly on guard, Life begins to accelerate!

A lot of patience, tenderness, affection, So that love does not leave, You hold souls and hearts without a mask, Give each other warmth!

Cool wedding congratulations from the godmother

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Be happy together, May the Lord protect you, And may your feelings strengthen with each new day!

I wish you that your eyes shine joyfully, that there is a thunderstorm in your family and that the rain does not come!

May the sun always shine, May children's laughter ring in the house, May luck smile, May fate favor you!

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Dear children, your godmother greets you from the bottom of her heart and on your wedding day she sincerely wishes you peace and happiness, love and prosperity, good luck and generous gifts from life. Be faithful to each other and take care of your family, let it be bitter for you today, and sweet and enough on other days.

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Young people, on your happy, wedding and sweetest day, Receive wishes, And recognition from your godfather!

Be happy, united, Remain indivisible, You must cherish the union, And appreciate your love.

Hold hands together, Don’t give up on worries, troubles, Faith, happiness and kindness, And family warmth!

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From the godmother, my dears, please accept congratulations now. I wish you peace and love, goodness, good luck and patience.

May your wedding day open the door to a world of magical understanding. I wish you to know: Family is the most important calling.

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From the cross congratulations on your wedding, I wish you to live in joy and love.

I wish that your home will be filled with happiness, that laughter like a child's bell will ring in it.

I wish that you become a happy family and that it sounds “Bitter!” Gold at the wedding.

Touching wedding congratulations from the godmother

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Wedding rings sparkle on your fingers, and sound from the cross only for you.

I wish you love that is boundless, like the sea, I wish you to be with me both in joy and in sorrow.

Walk the same road, live the same destiny, and confess your love again at a golden wedding.

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I, as a godmother, wish you, spouses, to keep your hearth, to dissolve in each other.

Good angel from heaven May he protect your family, I wish you a life full of miracles From the bottom of my heart!

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How important is this reverent moment, When hearts unite forever! After all, marriage is not just a document! This is a union that was sent to us from the Creator!

That’s why I wish you today, So that you take care of the bright feelings within yourself, So that your path together becomes a blooming paradise, So that you can carry love through life!

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My dear daughter, the little one whom I baptized as if just yesterday! Now you are already an adult girl, entering family life with your beloved companion. But for me, you will remain a small, serious girl who has always strived for an interesting, better life for herself. Congratulations on your happy marriage, may it bring you love, joy and the fulfillment of your common desires!

Wedding wishes for a goddaughter from a godmother

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The years have flown by quickly, and now my godson is getting married! Now he is not alone, with his bride. His life will change.

I want to wish you to live without troubles, only in joy. Build a strong family to be proud of in old age!

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I baptized you when you were still a baby, I protected you with a gentle hand, I played with you, sometimes I read books, And now you have grown into a beautiful bride.

Today you entrust your life to your friend, He will protect your dream from now on. I wish that you do not know grief, that love will take care of your union!

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What can the Godfather say? I am responsible for you before God. We are not given the opportunity to read fate, But I know there will be a lot of happiness.

I wish you success in family and love affairs. Let laughter be heard everywhere and the tone of passers-by be captured.

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Congratulations, goddaughter, on the best day, May your love shine with bright silver, May your dreams come true, may your husband adore, May there be family structure and unity of souls.

Dear little children, affectionate relatives, May your days pass beautifully. Let happiness in your home always be as pure as water in a source.

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I am a second mother for you, I wish you happiness and children. And although fate is always stubborn, you be stronger, don’t do it. I wish you happiness and more, I will tell you joyfully and bitterly.

Congratulations and gifts to the godson

As a rule, the part of the celebration in which the godparents congratulate the newlyweds is very touching. It shouldn't just be a poem read from a postcard. Words must be sincere, coming from the soul - this way they will not only produce a touching effect on those around them, but will also have a real magical effect.

Godparents should definitely wish them a long and happy family life without quarrels and adversity. Parting words regarding caring for each other and maintaining the warmth of the family hearth are also appropriate

As for gifts, there are no special rules here; you can choose a gift based on the individual characteristics of the couple, at your discretion, or choose any of the options listed below.

Wedding Dress . Traditionally, it was the godmother who bought the fabric from the ancestors for the bride’s outfit. Modern girls increasingly prefer not to sew, but to buy ready-made dresses in specialized salons; the “second mother” helps with the choice and purchase. If the godmother is a sufficiently financially secure person, she can completely take on all the wedding costs herself; this will be a wonderful gift for a spiritual son or daughter.
Bed sheets . Accessories for the newlyweds' bed are a relevant and useful gift from the godmother, which, together with good wishes, will constitute parting words for the well-being of family life.
Appliances . This also includes other items that will be useful for newlyweds in everyday life. For example, you can present the newly-made spouses with a large tea set, a washing machine, a refrigerator, or a cash certificate for the store. Gifts shared with legal parents and other guests are also acceptable if their amount is impressive: the heroes of the occasion will certainly be delighted with an apartment or a brand new car.
Rings . Their godparents can present them in advance only after learning about the wedding. Traditionally, rings should be gold; you can choose a design with your godchildren or give something of your choice.

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Godparents should treat their spiritual children in the same way as they treat their relatives. Do not skimp when choosing gifts for those close to you, for whose fate and well-being you once took responsibility.

What traditions are we talking about?

Matchmaking
Blessing
Wedding

Matchmaking is a custom that existed in ancient Russia. The groom's godparents were the matchmakers, and they went to the bride's house. They gave gifts, brought wine, praised the groom, talked about both his wealth and his knowledge and skills.

The bride's parents, who wanted to refuse the marriage, gave the matchmakers a pumpkin, and those who wanted to agree, accepted their bread, cut it, and served it to all participants in the matchmaking. Today this custom is practically not performed.

Nowadays, matchmaking is symbolic; the parents of both parties no longer decide whether there will be a wedding; rather, they meet to discuss the details.

Blessing for marriage . The custom of asking for blessings from parents is still alive, however, everyone has long forgotten that, first of all, blessings are asked from the godfather and godmother. This means that godparents must say their first “wedding” words even before the wedding.

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The godfather blesses the young with the help of an icon, and the godmother’s task is to offer bread and salt to the young. Previously, it was customary to give the bride a piece of fabric for a wedding dress. Nowadays it’s quite possible to just buy something ready-made for your goddaughter.

Wedding . If the bride or groom does not have a natural father, or he simply did not come to the wedding for some reason, his godfather replaces him. He participates in the ransom and the feast, sitting next to his mother, and during the wedding, holding crowns over the heads of the newlyweds.

When the wedding is over, the godfather must bring the godson by the hand and say: “he took the baptized one, returned the married one.”

How to congratulate godparents in your own words?

If we are talking about congratulating godparents on their wedding day, then this should be approached responsibly and seriously. Most people just prepare congratulatory speeches. It will certainly come in handy. But you can make a more original option, like congratulating your godmother or godfather.

For example, there are a lot of professional groups that provide their services at weddings. These include dances, songs, and fire shows. All that remains is to find the option that the newlyweds will most like.

Please note that the emphasis must be placed on them. If you choose a song, it is better to find out which one is the favorite of the bride and groom. You should not choose according to your taste, since it may be very different from the wishes of the young spouses. Congratulations on the wedding from the godmother:

The role of godparents in a modern wedding

The bride's godmother, as one of the closest people, can help her choose and pay for her wedding outfit: dress, veil, accessories, shoes. While going shopping, a girl can share with her “second mother” those experiences that she is not ready to tell her own mother.

For the groom, the godmother has always been considered a close person and a good adviser. If the godmother managed to become a good friend for the godson, then at the time of the wedding she should be next to him to support him morally, give parting words, and give a practical gift.

In preparation for the wedding, godfathers can financially help the couple “get on their feet”: pay for wedding expenses, donate real estate or a car to the couple together with their parents, or, alternatively, make a significant cash contribution to upcoming major purchases.

How to bless the bride

A similar ceremony is performed at the bride's home. The only difference is in the icons - for the ritual of transferring family support to the bride, her parents take an icon of the Mother of God. It is important that the parents of both children agree on whether the ceremony will include driving around the table or other rarely performed traditions. After all, the bride should be blessed in the same way as the groom.

In addition, after the ceremony, the wedding process itself begins - namely, the ransom of the bride and her transfer from her father to her future husband.

Matchmaking

Matchmaking of a bride is a custom, a wedding tradition that has come to us since the times of ancient Rus'. The groom's godparents - matchmakers - went to the house of the bride's parents and offered their son as a potential husband for their daughter.

It was customary to bring generous gifts and wine to show the wealth of future relatives, talk about the positive character traits of the groom, his skills and abilities.

If the bride's mother and father did not agree to the marriage, in response they brought a pumpkin to the matchmakers. If they agreed, they accepted bread from the matchmakers, cut it, set the table and treated everyone invited to the matchmaking. This custom has long been forgotten.

Today, matchmaking is more of a tribute to tradition, so it takes place in a light, comic form. Matchmakers and the groom's parents enter the bride's house with the words “we have a merchant, you have goods” and, upon receiving consent for the marriage, set a wedding date and begin discussing preparatory activities.