Bows and apologies
Bows and apologies were blessing by parents to newly-weds. It was one of the most important moments of the wedding.
Parent blessing had sacrifical meaning. Marriage in church was formal part of the marriage. It was the moment of solemn mood, filled with singing, speaking and music and had been done in each of the two houses before going to the church.
The bows and apologies were taking three parts:
1) Speak of an elder- it was an attempt turned to parents to give their blessing to the couple on new life
2) Blessing put by the parents and whole guests
3) Saying good by to the parents by the bride, friends and her whole house.
Before sitting at the table, elder hit roof three times with a stick saying "Father, Mother, I ask all of you to the table". Then guests sat at the table.
