8 Strange Wedding Traditions from Around the World

The “cursed” brides had to marry a banana tree first

The truth is that there are many people who believe in astrological compatibility and they choose their partner according to their zodiac sign, but in some parts of India, things have been a little too exaggerated. For example, if the bride is born in a specific month that is considered “Mars-bearing”, it means that she is cursed. People believed that cursed brides were responsible for the early deaths of their future husbands.

So, to break this curse and help her create a beautiful and ‘clean’ marriage, the bride-to-be had to marry a banana tree first. After this process, someone had to destroy the tree as well as the curse. Even though this tradition is still performed these days, it has meanwhile become officially illegal, as it can affect women’s rights.