Some questions for you Paisanos out there. Got invited to an Italian wedding, not sure about the customs... do I check my fire arms at the door or leave them in the car ? (sorry bad joke) anyhow, I am buying a gift for the couple, should I give it to them before the wedding or do I bring over on the day ? to the church or to the dinner ? there must be a gift registrar I suppose ? also I understand that I need to give money, right ? what is the proper etiquette ? I put it in a signed envelop and hand it over to the bride when she is being introduced to the guests ? thanks. (my only knowledge about italian wedding is from the movies like Goodfellars, probably quite accurate i suppose).
smiling_bear was so desperate to get that joke in there that he figured he better put it in the D & D since it might offend Italian Americans.
At the italian weddings I've been to, the custom was cash rather than a gift. There was a box at the reception for the envelopes. And don't eat for about a day and half before hand. Lots of food! Lots of good food! And then some more food. Better not plan anything for the day after either. You'll need to nap. Did I mention the food?
while the bride is walking down the aisle, stand up and yell "va fanculo a tu e tua madre pezzo di merda!" it's a tradition at italian weddings...everyone will be doing it.
