Sunday, March 16th, 2025

In this country, the groom’s friends kidnap the bride and then demand ransom


There are many places around the world where the way of getting married is very different, like in India white is worn as a mourning colour but in foreign countries the bride wears this colour on her wedding. But these are the common differences. Some rituals are extremely funny while some are very surprising.

We are going to tell you about one such funny wedding which strengthens love and friendship in a relationship, which is not celebrated in India but in Rome. Here there is a custom of kidnapping the bride before marriage, which is called… If you want to know the whole story, then definitely read this article of ours.

Bride kidnapping happens here

Every country has different customs and rituals, so in the country we are talking about, there is a tradition of kidnapping the bride before marriage. Actually we are talking about Rome in Italy. You must be thinking that this is such a strange custom, why does kidnapping happen? And how can it happen that kidnapping happens and no one saves! Let us tell you the reason for this.

It is famous by the name of Bride Napping

It is famous by the name of Bride Napping

This custom that takes place in Roman weddings is called bride napping. In this, the bride is kidnapped in front of the groom. To make this kidnapping look real to everyone, the kidnappers come with masks and weapons. This kidnapping is done in front of the guests and the groom who have come to the wedding.

Who kidnaps?

Who kidnaps?

Actually, this tradition performed in Rome is as much fun as the Juta Churai in India. Let us tell you that the act of kidnapping before marriage is done by the groom’s friends. Yes, friends, and this is the reason why the bride goes with them without any protest.

Ransom is demanded from the groom

Ransom is demanded from the groom

Now it is common that if someone is kidnapped then ransom will be demanded for him/her. Same thing happens in Rome. The groom’s friends first kidnap the bride and then make their demands. In order to return the bride, a bottle of wine and the right to propose to the bride in front of everyone is demanded. This kidnapping is so much fun.

(This article is based on information given on the internet. NBT does not confirm its veracity and accuracy.)

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