The Wedding among Romanians: Romanian Traditions and Incantations

First published in the late 19th century, The Wedding among Romanians is one of Simeon Fl. Marian’s landmark works, unveiling the rituals, songs, and sacred incantations surrounding the Romanian wedding ceremony. Rooted in ancient belief and poetic magic, this collection captures a time when marriage was not merely a union of two souls—but a sacred rite binding heaven and earth.)

Through Marian’s careful ethnographic study, readers are guided through the entire wedding cycle—from matchmaking and betrothal to the bridal procession, the crowning of the couple, and the farewell laments sung as the bride leaves her home. Each moment is infused with protective charms, blessings, and adjurations meant to safeguard love, fertility, and destiny.

More than a record of folklore, this book stands as a living testament to Romanian spiritual heritage—where faith, superstition, and poetry merge to shape life’s most sacred celebration.

Complete edition of Simeon Fl. Marian’s ethnographic masterpiece

Includes authentic Romanian wedding songs, charms, and ritual incantations

A cornerstone of Romanian folklore and cultural anthropology

Essential for collectors of ethnography, mythology, and traditional magic