I heard about this custom where a bride or groom goes through a "blackening" before their wedding where they get covered in black goop. Does anyone know more about this tradition and any pictures?
I believe it's an Aberdeenshire thing. The bride and groom get a thorough gunging from their friends/ family, and are then paraded around the streets, often on the back of a lorry these days.
I'm sure some of our Scottish friends can give some more details... Or correct me if I'm wrong!