Pontivy students Noah and Maeva continue 52-year mock wedding tradition

Noah and Maeva, 17, will have a mock wedding ceremony at Pontivy town hall on November 26, 2025, continuing a 52-year tradition. This event is part of the Sainte Catherine tradition at Jeanne-d'Arc high school, where final-year students playfully "marry" to celebrate their graduation. The tradition, originating in 1963, involves elaborate costumes and a procession, with some past mock unions leading to real marriages.