Due to Communist rule, the ceremony can't be a religious event.
People still find a way to celebrate though. Often, a parade of guests and family members takes place on the way to wedding venue, bringing music and dancing with them.
As far as the dress goes, the most important element by the way, "the more extravagant the dress is the better," says Havana-Guide.com. The dress is often made of silk or satin and includes full skirts and ruffles.
Since the ceremony can get a little costly, wedding guests conduct a money dance at the ceremony. During the dance, every man who dances with the bride pins money to her dress to help the couple pay for their honeymoon.