1. Lijiang, China

The Naxi Tribe's Dongba "soul-binding" wedding ceremony, soon to disappear, is a cultural treasure.

2. Kodava Tribe, India

The marriage customs of the Kodavas are surprisingly modern -- no caste system, no child marriages, no dowries, and no religious officiants.

3. Cambodia

In rural Cambodia, the matriarchal society follows the tradition of men marrying into the family.

4. Poland

Polish weddings are marathon celebrations, lasting from day to night and into the early morning.

5. Taiwan

For the Paiwan people of Taiwan, marriage is a sacred occasion that reflects personal status and family honor, with a focus on social match-making.

6. Bali, Indonesia

A Balinese Hindu wedding is a joyous celebration uniting not just the couple, but their families, community, and even the gods.

8. Bulgaria

In a remote village in southwestern Bulgaria, the Muslim Pomak community celebrates a rare and unique winter wedding.

9. Guizhou, China

Lin Xuan journeys to a remote Miao village in Guizhou, China, to experience an eight-day Miao wedding.