Traditions and culture from country to country differ but in Scotland there is a wedding ceremony which is weird and disgusting. In some parts of Scotland there is centuries old tradition in which face of bride & groom is blackened and this is still being practiced.
Centuries ago this was done to remove the bad spirit from the bride and groom and wish them a clean and pure future, but now this tradition is being used more as fun.
The tradition was almost dead in the country of millions before the social media hype which gave it a new life. Now many couples are blackening their faces in weird activity which they think is a memorable event.
In Aberdeenshire region mostly the bride faces the awkward ritual while in surroundings of Orkney Isles it is the groom who faces the blackening.