在高雄福客來宴會廳，一場跨越台灣與斯洛伐克的文化交流婚禮。
At FWU-KEH-LAI Banquet Hall in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, two cultures came together in one unforgettable celebration.
婚禮，不只是兩個人的承諾，也是兩個家庭、兩種文化開始交會的時刻。
這場在高雄福客來宴會廳舉行的婚禮，新郎 Viliam 來自斯洛伐克，新娘 Claire 則帶著台灣文化的溫度，邀請來自不同國家的親友，共同見證兩人的愛情。
紅色喜氣洋洋的婚禮場地中，台灣傳統的奉茶儀式，與斯洛伐克傳統婚禮習俗交織在一起，讓賓客不只是參與婚禮，更像是在一場充滿故事的文化交流中，認識彼此的家鄉與文化背景。
其中最令人印象深刻的，就是斯洛伐克婚禮中特別的傳統儀式——摔盤子。
A wedding is more than a promise between two people—it is the moment when two families and two cultures begin a new journey together.
In this celebration, the groom, Viliam, came from Slovakia, while the bride, Claire, brought the warmth of Taiwanese traditions. Family and friends traveled from across the globe to witness their love and celebrate this meaningful day.
Against the joyful red backdrop of a traditional Taiwanese wedding banquet, the tea ceremony was beautifully woven into Slovak wedding customs. Guests were not just attending a wedding—they were experiencing a heartfelt cultural exchange, discovering each other’s traditions and stories along the way.
Among all the memorable moments, one tradition captured everyone’s attention: Breaking a Plate Together.
婚禮摔盤子不是意外，而是象徵夫妻共同面對人生
Breaking a Plate isn’t an Accident—It’s a Symbol of Facing Life Together
當我喊出：
Three…
Two…
One…
GO！
Viliam 與 Claire 將手中的盤子用力往地面摔。
清脆的碎裂聲響起，現場賓客先是一陣驚訝，隨後轉為歡笑與掌聲。
對於第一次接觸這項習俗的台灣賓客來說，可能會好奇：
「為什麼婚禮上要把盤子摔碎？」
但在斯洛伐克文化中，摔盤子並不是破壞，而是一個充滿祝福的婚禮儀式。
盤子的碎裂象徵著：
人生不可能永遠順利，未來一定會遇到挑戰、衝突與意外，而夫妻兩人需要一起拿起掃把與畚斗，將碎片慢慢清理乾淨。
這代表著：
👉 未來不論遇到什麼困難，都願意攜手合作，一起解決問題。
As I counted down: Three… Two… One… GO!
Viliam and Claire smashed a ceramic plate onto the ground.
The sharp sound of the shattering plate surprised the guests for a brief moment before the room filled with laughter and applause. For many Taiwanese guests seeing this for the first time, one question naturally came to mind: “Why would a couple intentionally break a plate during their wedding?”
In Slovak culture, however, breaking a plate is far from an act of destruction. It is a meaningful wedding tradition filled with blessings.
The shattered plate represents an important truth about marriage: Life will never be free of challenges, disagreements, or unexpected moments. After the plate breaks, the newlyweds must pick up a broom and dustpan to clean up every piece together.
This simple act symbolizes their promise that no matter what life brings, they will face it side by side and solve problems as partners.
從碎片中看見婚姻：幸福不是沒有挑戰，而是一起面對、一起經營生活
Seeing Marriage Through Broken Pieces: Shared Lives, Shared Challenges
摔盤子儀式最動人的地方，在於它沒有把婚姻描繪成永遠完美的童話，相反地，它很真實地提醒新人：
生活一定會有破碎的時刻，可能是意見不同、可能是環境改變，也可能是人生帶來的考驗，但重要的不是避免所有問題，而是在問題發生後，兩個人願意一起面對。
因此，摔碎的盤子也有驅邪、趕走壞運氣，迎接嶄新開始的寓意，而最後新人一起清理碎片，更象徵婚後生活中的每一個挑戰，都將由兩個人共同承擔。
現場親友與小朋友也加入踩碎盤子的互動，讓這項傳統儀式增添更多歡笑與溫度，這些被踩碎的盤片，象徵著未來人生路上的各種挑戰。婚姻不代表從此沒有難題，而是在遇見不同考驗時，兩個人願意一起面對、一起整理，攜手走過每一段旅程。
而清理碎片的過程，也不只是新人的共同任務，更代表著婚姻中的另一份祝福——未來的日子裡，除了彼此相伴，也有家人與親友的支持與陪伴，一起見證並守護這段幸福。
The most touching part of the plate-breaking ceremony is that it doesn’t portray marriage as a perfect fairy tale. Instead, it gently reminds the couple that life will inevitably bring difficult moments—differences of opinion, unexpected changes, and unforeseen trials. What truly matters isn’t avoiding those moments, but choosing to face them together.
The broken plate is also believed to drive away bad luck and welcome a fresh start. As the couple carefully sweeps up every broken piece, they symbolically accept that every challenge in their married life will be shared.
Family members and children happily joined in, stepping on the shards to break them into smaller pieces, adding even more laughter and warmth to the celebration. These scattered fragments represent the hurdles life may bring. Marriage doesn’t promise a life without difficulties; it reminds us that every obstacle becomes easier when two people face it as one.
The act of cleaning the pieces also carries another beautiful blessing: throughout their marriage, the couple will never walk alone. Alongside one another, they will always have the love, encouragement, and support of family and friends.
雙語主持人的角色與價值，是讓不同語言背景的賓客都能彼此理解、參與其中；而異國婚禮最美的地方，是讓不同文化在同一個空間裡交流，成為彼此共同的回憶。
雙語主持的存在，是把文化背後的意義傳遞出去。
當台灣賓客聽見摔盤子的由來，他們理解的不只是「新郎新娘正在摔盤子」，而是明白這個動作背後代表：「我們願意一起面對未來。」
而當國外賓客了解台灣奉茶儀式，也能感受到新人對雙方家庭的尊重與感謝。
雙語主持實現了『語言不同，但祝福可以被聽懂，文化不同，但情感可以被連結。』
The Role of a Bilingual Wedding Host: Connecting Hearts, Not Just Languages
A bilingual wedding host helps guests from different linguistic backgrounds fully understand and participate in every meaningful moment. That is exactly what makes an international wedding so beautiful—it creates a space where cultures can be shared, appreciated, and remembered together.
The true value of bilingual hosting is communicating the meaning behind the tradition.
When Taiwanese guests learned the story behind the plate-breaking ceremony, they weren’t simply watching a couple break pottery. They understood the profound promise behind it: “No matter what the future brings, we’ll face it together.”Likewise, when international guests experienced the Taiwanese tea ceremony, they discovered the deep respect, gratitude, and family values it represents.
Though languages may differ, blessings are always understood; though cultures vary, hearts are always connected.
讓異國婚禮成為共同的回憶
Creating Shared Memories Through Cultural Experiences
除了摔盤子儀式之外，這場婚禮也安排了糖葫蘆分享、筷子夾花生比賽、翻杯喝啤酒等互動環節。
透過輕鬆有趣的活動，讓來自不同國家的賓客自然交流，也讓整場婚禮充滿笑聲，因為一場好的異國婚禮，不只是讓大家見證兩個人的愛情，更是讓每一位賓客，都能成為這段故事的一部分。
Beyond the plate-breaking ceremony, the wedding featured interactive activities including sharing traditional candied fruit skewers (Tanghulu), a peanut-picking chopstick challenge, and a fun beer-drinking competition.
These lighthearted activities naturally encouraged guests from different countries to laugh, interact, and connect. After all, a truly memorable international wedding isn’t only about celebrating the love between two people—it’s about making every guest feel like they are a vital part of the story.
謝謝 Viliam 與 Claire，讓我們看見文化交會中的愛。
Thank you, Viliam and Claire, for showing us the beauty of love where cultures meet.
那一天，在高雄福客來宴會廳裡，透過摔盤子儀式，了解這背後象徵著兩個人準備一起迎接人生所有未知的勇氣。」從台灣奉茶，到斯洛伐克摔盤子，每一個儀式都承載著不同文化對婚姻的祝福。
原來當不同文化願意走向彼此時，儀式就不只是形式，而是成為理解彼此的橋樑。有些祝福藏在家鄉流傳下來的習俗裡，有些情感存在於親友共同的笑聲中，而這場婚禮留下的，不只是兩個人的承諾，更是一群人共同見證的幸福回憶。』
That day at FWU-KEH-LAI Banquet Hall, the Slovak plate-breaking ceremony reminded everyone that marriage is about having the courage to face life’s unknowns together. From the Taiwanese tea ceremony to the Slovak plate-breaking tradition, each ritual carried generations of blessings.
When different cultures choose to embrace one another, traditions become more than mere ceremonies—they become bridges of understanding. Some blessings are passed down through customs, some emotions are remembered through shared laughter, and some weddings leave behind a beautiful reminder that love has the power to bring families, cultures, and hearts together.
