Lakodalmak a Székely családban
Weddings in the Székely Family

Contributions to the 18th Century Wedding Customs in Transylvania

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of our study is to present some customs and traditions related to 18th century Transylvanian marriages. The study aims at interpreting a wide range of published and unpublished biographical works from the 17-18th century, all regarding marriages in the Székely family. From these diaries, autobiographies, memoirs, written by members of the political elite, stands out the unpublished autobiography of Count László Székely, which provides a great amount of data regarding our subject. Grounded in the Count’s very personal and emotional narratives, the paper briefly sketches the way our ancestors entered into marriage, from the fi rst encounters and betrothal to ecclesiastical and secular wedding ceremonies.

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