
This is primarily due to the importance of marriage in Mexican culture, which ensures that every wedding in Mexico is only of the highest quality.
Historically, the night before the wedding, hand lanterns were used to light the way from the groom's home to the bride's home.
The groom's family would then carry a wedding chest filled with gifts for the bride's family.
Most teens go out in large groups and don't pair off until they are 18 or 19 years old in Australia.
Dating is done one-to-one and both girls and boys ask each other out and split the cost of the evening's entertainment.
The flower girl and the ring bearer traditionally dress as miniature versions of the bride and groom.
One important part of the ceremony is the arras (gold coins).
Dating is rare in Afghanistan because most marriages are arranged by parents, and schools are separate for boys and girls. In Spain teens join a , a club or a group of friends with the same interests, like cycling or hiking.
When not dancing, teens gather at local clubs to eat and talk. In Finland, as many as 30 teens may attend a movie together.
The groom is not allowed to see his bride before the wedding and it was the bride's father's job to keep her hidden before the wedding and of course give away his daughter.
As in France, the groom escorts his mother down the aisle.