Typically, curried goat and white rice is served to guests of a West Indian wedding reception. Traditionally, a white table cloth is used to hide the rum-flavored wedding cake away from guests. Guests pay a fee to take a lucky peek of the cake, with the money collected going towards the newlywed’s new life together.
Rum is not only consumed at Jamaican weddings it’s also in the wedding cake. A rum infused fruitcake is served at the reception. Any leftover slices are mailed to guests who couldn’t make the wedding.
A Bermuda wedding tradition involves the placing of a tiny sapling on top of the wedding cake. Following the reception the newly married couple plant the tree in their yard, the growing tree symbolizes a strong marriage.
A common wedding tradition of many Caribbean countries involves the bride and groom wearing their finest clothes and walking to the wedding chapel. Along the way it’s customary for the people of the village to line their path and comment on the couple clothes. Traditionally guests don’t receive wedding invitations except for very important guests, most people find out via word of mouth. The great thing about Caribbean weddings is that everyone is welcome regardless if you have an invite or not.
