8 Strange Wedding Traditions from Around the World

Beating the groom’s feet

There is a special tradition in South Korea that involves beating the groom’s feet before he can leave with his soul mate. This ritual should be performed by his groomsmen or other family members. So, they have to take off the groom’s shoes and socks and beat his feet with a stick or a dried fish. Well, we have to admit that it sounds really gross, right?

However, this tradition is meant to test the groom’s character, strength and bravery. Of course, this is not an act of punishment, because its purpose is to make people laugh and enjoy the day. In fact, South Koreans believe that this ritual prepares the groom for a new chapter in his life and makes him responsible at the same time.