There are many symbolic customs that surround weddings in Finland.
Do you know: According to Finnish customs, the bride and the groom are supposed to take a sauna before their wedding.
In Finland, the future bride-to-be wears a golden crown on her head. An older married man accompanies her. Along with him, she goes from door to door collecting presents, which she places in a pillowcase. The older man holds an umbrella over her head symbolizing protection and haven. The bride also carries a match in her pocket that stands for the match meant to keep love burning in her marriage.
