Though kidnapping is considered as illegal in every nation around the world, it is readily practiced by Romanians for the purpose of marriage. If a man kidnaps a woman and is able to keep her hostage for 3 to 5 days in Romania, he is allowed to marry her. (Stockholm Syndrome much?)

Although, today it has taken a more fun and colorful place in the culture, where mock bride-napping are done as a marriage ceremony.