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In Russia church weddings are not considered as official weddings so every couple who wants to tie their knot must exchange their marriage vows at a Russian marriage civil ceremony. Here it is customary to give the bride and the groom bread and salt symbolizing health, prosperity and long life.
The Russian civil ceremony is a small event attended by family members and close friends. The reception is celebrated with lot of pomp and show. The main affair of the wedding reception lasts for two days which involves singing, dancing, feasting and drinking.
As the reception party commences a relative or a close friend makes a wedding toast in honor of the newlyweds. In following Russian customs everybody present there throws their champagne glasses on the floor. It is believed that as the glasses breaks hitting the ground it will bring along good luck into the couple's life.
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