Symbolic Vodka Wedding Ceremony
A fun alcohol based ritual with it's roots in the East
An ancient drinking ritual with a fun twist
The symbolism of this ritual links to the tradition of marking a life event with an alcoholic drink. An alcoholic beverage is often used in many cultures and religious ceremonies.
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This drinking ritual originates from Eastern Europe with informal references to it in a few countries and it's a good fun ritual both for the couple and the guests watching.
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Here's how it works:
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Two shot glasses of clear liquid on a tray or board are presented to the bride and groom to mark the end of their ceremony
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The couple have to choose a glass knowing that one contains plain water and the other Vodka
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The aim is to choose the glass with the vodka
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Once each has chosen a glass a count down from 3 begins and the couple down their shots.
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The tradition says that the one who had the Vodka shot will be the "boss" of the relationship! and will definitely get a cheer!
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Variations
As with most symbolic ceremony rituals you can usually change elements to suit you and your story, here's some ideas for switching up a Vodka ceremony:
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Prefer another tipple ? Why not use gin, white rum, tequila Ouzo etc instead
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