Some Danish Wedding Traditions

Speeches

Expect a little bit more than only a couple of speeches during dinner. Friends and family often give heartfelt or humorous speeches—and sometimes even sing custom-written songs to toast the couple.

Sock cutting

After the waltz, the Groom is picked up and the toes in his socks are cut off.

It's said to symbolize the bride now being the one to sew and care for him. Silly, but fun!

Kissing

If guests start clinking their cutlery on their glasses, the couple stand on their chairs and kiss. If guests stomp their feet, the couple kiss under the table. 

Wedding Waltz

After dinner the couple has to dance the wedding waltz. The guests form a circle around the couple and as the waltz continues, the guests slowly move closer, tightening the circle.

Traditionally it must be danced before midnight.