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A Lapp Wedding - or Sami Wedding - Is a Colourful ExperienceColourful weddingIn a Lapp wedding - or Sami wedding - both the bride and groom wear traditional Lapp costumes. In the Lapp language its called a gakti. Both the groom and the bride wear different kinds of decorations. Because of of all the colours, a Sami wedding also can mean that you can get some unusual wedding pictures.  In a Sami wedding the bride wears different scarves in layers. Silver brooches cover the brides chest party, with up to 15-20 small and big brooches. The bride wears a bridal crown. Attached to the crown is a row of long, coloured silk ribbons. Above photos: Olav E. Johansen/Ossimellom Read more about Lapp silver and Lapp jewellery or Sami silver and Sami jewellery. The groom wears a white silk scarf, that is laid in a cross fashion across the chest. An old myth connected to the Lapp wedding says that the scarf crossed to symbolise that 'the groom is ready to take on the cross'. In a winter Sami wedding both the bride and groom often wear decorated traditional pants made of reindeer fur ('galssot' in Sami) and traditional footwear made of reindeer skin. The Bridal ProcessionThe bridal procession of the Lapp wedding is an old tradition - especially in Karasjok in Norwegian Lapland. The participants of the procession consist most often of unmarried boys and girls (couples) and the bride and groom themselves. The bride and groom are the fourth couple of the procession. The groom mate and the bridesmaid follow them. Finally there are other couples who are invited to the celebration. The first three couples of the procession are chosen by the bride and groom.All the couples go hand in hand. The procession often starts from the home of the bride or the groom. Often the procession ends at the church. After the ceremony in the church, the new procession ends at the place of the wedding reception. Photo: Olav E. Johansen/Ossimellom Big eventA traditional Sami wedding is a big event in a small society. It's not unusual to have 600-700 guests at the reception. The biggest ones at Kautokeino are reported to have had up to 2000 guests.Free Wedding Photography TipsIf you plan a little before coming, and during your stay in Lapland, you may be among the lucky ones who "stumble" across a Sami wedding. Here are some simple Lapp wedding picture tips.Lapland BlogHere you can see at a glance what is new, or what is changed/updated on Lapland Travel Info.We hope this is useful for you. The Aurora Borealis in Lapland is a beautiful sight and experience in Lapland.The Aurora Borealis in Lapland is one of the special light phenomena Continue reading "The Aurora Borealis in Lapland is a beautiful sight and experience in Lapland." The ice bathing season at Bugoynes has startedIce bathing at Bugoynes has become very popular Continue reading "The ice bathing season at Bugoynes has started" The Bugoynes village is also called Little FinlandThe Bugoynes village by the Varanger fjord is also called Little Finland, or Pikku Suomi in Finnish Continue reading "The Bugoynes village is also called Little Finland" The road Alta-KirkenesThe road Alta-Kirkenes (E-6) goes along fjords and rivers, and passes mountains before it ends in Kirkenes on the Russian border Tana bru is the centre of the Tana municipality.Visit Tana bru which is near one the best salmon fishing places of the whole Tana river. Continue reading "Tana bru is the centre of the Tana municipality." Enjoy your Lapland travelMany kids dream of a Lapland travel and visiting Father Christmas, but it is something that many parents now bring into reality. With trips to Lapland Arctic tourism works in a vulnerable nature. Here are some things to think about.Arctic tourism needs to take into consideration that Lapland nature can be vulnerable. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has developed ten principles. Continue reading "Arctic tourism works in a vulnerable nature. Here are some things to think about." The North cape is major attraction of LaplandThe North Cape is probably the most visited attraction of Lapland. Continue reading "The North cape is major attraction of Lapland" |
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