• The whole ceremony is rich in symbols – every bouquet and wreath should have red carnation - symbol of manliness and geranium – symbol of health ( the name of the flower in Bulgarian is “zdravetz” and word for health is “zdrave”).
• The wheat seeds and coins should be thrown over the young couple as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
On the preceding Thursday the bride’s mother performs the ritual kneading of the bread (pitka). The rising of the dough symbolizes the creation of a new family unit.
• When they go from one place to the other during the wedding days they should not go on the same street because it will cause repetition of the marriage.