What do you think weddings are like per region? And are there religions?
The religion question is a whole other post, but weddings?
Weddings are fairly simple affairs in Kanto. Couples that want to go all out tend to go abroad to beaches or monuments in other regions. Although the ceremonies are usually rather quiet, Kantonians invite their closest friends to after parties that have a reputation for having lots of alcohol, music and wacky behavior. If you saw a video of a couple doing a crazy choreographed dance on their wedding day, most people would say “that must be from Kanto”.
Kanto weddings often feature:
Arcanine imagery to represent loyalty,
Meowths using payday like flower girls, to wish wealth towards the couple (or people/pokemon throwing coins to mimic a meowth).
Johtonian weddings resemble traditional Japanese weddings, being held at shrines. However, they take place in two ceremonies; one during the day and one during the night. They’re short, and often there’s a small party inbetween, with the day ceremony including only very close family. Nature also takes a part; depending on the shrine, a tree sapling may be planted by the couple.
Johto weddings often feature:
Beautiful caligraphy of the couples’ names as a gift. Writing is very important in Johto culture, as evidenced by the Ruins of Alph.
Bellossom dancers, or other talented pokemon. A more humorous couple might get dancing Bellsprout.
Hoenn weddings are most likely outdoors, and are usually like big family gatherings. The dresses and suits are bright colors, and pokemon are treated like any other guest. Flowers play a big part, often lining tables and even wedding veils.Hoenn weddings often feature:
Dresses made to resemble Gardevoir, Milotic or Masquerain.
Tons of fruit and berries, especially in/on the cake.
Typically very ceremonial. Prepare for looong, long speeches and rites. Three officials are needed to recite these, representing the trios of Sinnoh.
“With the gift of knowledge, we will learn about each other. With the gift of willpower, we will live our lives together. With the gift of emotion, we will love each other.”
Sinnoh weddings often feature:
Gifting the couple with a pokemon egg as part of the ceremony. This is to reflect the birth of Arceus, and represents a new life as a married couple. This is organized by the preacher, who asks the families who can provide one.
In the case that the couple doesn’t want a new pokemon (they’re moving soon, having a child, already have a lot of pokemon, etc.), an ornamental egg is used instead.
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