In Sweden, kissing is taken very seriously - and it's not limited to the bride and groom. Each time the bride leaves the room, all the men in the reception are permitted to kiss the bride as much as they want (and vice versa). And if someone starts banging their glass, the other guests join in and the bride and groom have to kiss.

 Marriages
per year 

39,000

Average Wedding
cost

£5,123

Are civil partnerships permitted?

Yes

(Estimated at 400 per year but not allowed in a church)

legal age of consent

18

polygamy legal status

Illegal

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