8. Sawing A Log In Half
Here’s a lovely traditional German tradition. The practice of having the bride and groom saw logs together at the wedding to symbolize that they are now a team is known as Baumstamm sägen. You can still do this in some areas if you wish, but to be honest, most people don’t want sawdust on their wedding gowns.
9. Not Getting Married To Someone From A Different Social Class
It’s an old story: a rich girl falls in love with a poor boy or vice versa, but social class divides them. That is exactly how it was in prior centuries. Others in your community would most certainly shun you if you married someone, not of your “rank.”