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San-san-kudo: A ritual involving the sharing of sake between the bride and groom, representing the bonding of two families.

Money Dance: Guests pin money onto the couple's clothes during the reception dance, symbolizing good fortune and financial prosperity in the marriage.

Spitting Blessing: The father of the bride spits on her head and breasts before she leaves with the groom, as a way of blessing her and not tempting fate by being too supportive.

Saptapadi: The bride and groom take seven steps together, each step representing a vow and promise they make to each other for a healthy and prosperous life.

Plate Breaking: A plate is broken at the couple's feet, and they must sweep up the pieces together. This act symbolizes teamwork and the belief that they will work together to face challenges.

Zaffa: The festive wedding march where the bride and groom walk to the beat of drums and flutes, often accompanied by dancers and musicians.

Amariya: The bride is carried on an ornate platform during the wedding celebration, symbolizing her status as a queen for the day.

Varmala Exchange: A significant tradition where the bride and groom exchange garlands, symbolizing their acceptance of each other and their intent to marry.

Bread and Salt: As a welcome gesture, the bride and groom are presented with bread and salt at the reception, symbolizing the couple's future prosperity and hospitality.

Blackening of the Bride and Groom: Friends and family 'blacken' the couple with soot and flour, a tradition believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Lazo: A matrimonial ritual where a large rosary or white rope is placed around the couple's shoulders in a figure-eight shape, symbolizing their everlasting union.

Lei Exchange: The couple exchanges leis during the wedding ceremony, symbolizing their love and respect for one another, as well as the start of their new journey together.

Lepotlapotla: This tradition includes donating a cow as a gift from the bridegroom's family to the bride's family, signifying gratitude and building of relations.

Coin in the Shoe: The bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe to ensure that she will never go without.

Champagne Tower: Building a tower of champagne glasses and pouring champagne into the top glass until it cascades down is a festive tradition representing abundance and shared celebration.

Tearing the Groom's Tie: Friends of the groom cut his tie into pieces and auction them off to guests, symbolizing good luck and the start of a new life together.

Stefana Crowns: A significant tradition where the bride and groom are crowned with wreaths connected by a ribbon, symbolizing unity and the presence of God in the marriage.

Hongi: During ceremonies, including weddings, participants share a 'Hongi', the touching of noses, which represents the mingling of the souls.

Bridal Crown: A traditional headpiece worn by the bride often adorned with small spoon-shaped bangles, intended to ward off evil spirits.

Siva Samoa Dance: A traditional celebratory dance performed at weddings, depicting stories or life events and also encouraging family bonds.

Log Sawing: After the wedding, the couple saws a log together, symbolizing their first challenge and the teamwork required in marriage.

Tea Ceremony: A ritual to show respect to the couple's parents by serving them tea, symbolizing the merging of families and showing gratitude.

Breaking the Glass: At the end of the ceremony, the groom breaks a glass with his foot, symbolizing the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the fragility of human relationships.

Tasting the Four Elements: The bride and groom taste peppercorn (spiciness), lemon (sourness), vinegar (bitterness), and honey (sweetness) to represent accepting the varied tastes of life together.