Summer is the main season for weddings in Kosova, especially
during the month of August when Europe takes a holiday. It is a time of constant parades of cars, with typical Albanian music, often being played from the back of a "pick up" type vehicle. Of course, there are often 20-30 vehicles also playing music and honking their horns.
I have not attended a wedding yet, but here is what I understand that happens. There is a celebration at the bride's home, men in one area and the women in another. Lots of music, food, and dancing. There is a similar celebration at the groom's home, again the men and women in separate areas. The groom's family decides when to make the procession to the bride's home to pick her up. Once the bride arrives at the groom's home, there may still be more dancing, but basically the wedding is over. The bride now lives with the groom's family.
There is not a time of "official" marriage vows, etc.
A certificate of marriage is obtained from the municipality, and the wedding is held when the groom's family decides.
Weddings are a time of celebration and dancing. Lots of dancing...
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