Wedding

Christian Wedding Ceremony   G od has blessed me with the honor of being a Pastor’s wife.  In this role I have also been my husband’s personal secretary and office manager of several churches. One of my most favorite things to do is to prepare the paperwork for Christian wedding ceremonies. I have lost count of how many wedding ceremonies we have planned and performed, but through the years I have learned that preparing a wedding ceremony requires careful thought and simple tools. One tool for planning is a good wedding ceremony outline. Here is a sample outline for a Christian wedding ceremony that may help you as you plan. Note: At any place during the ceremony special music or other inspirational words may be included I.       Prelude Generally some sort of music is played in the church or other gathering place beginning anywhere between 15 to 20 minutes before the wedding ceremony begins.  This may be live or prer...

Muslim weddings Islam, the world’s second largest religion after Christianity, was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the seventh century AD. It is still the leading faith in the Arab world, as well as in most of the Middle East. Islam is much more than a religion: it also supplies the guiding principles of political and social life. Muslim marriages can be conducted in different ways, depending on the culture in which they are arranged. The following information refers, in the most part, to the Asian world. Here, Muslim marriages are generally arranged by the parents, with the bride and groom themselves having the final say about who they will wed. The actual proposal comes from the woman, who contacts the man through an intermediary -- normally a male relative. Strictly speaking, Muslim women cannot marry outside their faith. Muslim men can, in principle, marry non-Muslims, as long as they are Christian or Jewish and their children are raised as Muslims. Alternati...

Bengali Wedding Rituals The tying of the nuptial knot in traditional Bengali style entails a series of elaborate and colorful rituals, which are not only enjoyable but are of great significance in conjugal life.  The blowing of the conch shell and ululation by the women gathered at the wedding venue are most characteristic of a Bengali marriage. Shehnai recital played by live musicians or else played over a music system adds to this symphony. The purpose is to draw the attention of all and sundry to the wedding and also to summon the invitees. It is also a kind of social declaration from the family to the rest of the society. PRE-WEDDING RITUALS   Ashirbaad - On an auspicious day the elders of the groom's side go to bless the bride and vice versa, by sprinkling husked rice and trefoil on their heads and giving them gold ornaments. It is a kind of acceptance of the boy and the girl on both sides.  Aai Budo Bhaat - A bachelorette party ...

Gujarati Wedding Ceremony Gujarati people are vibrant and lively people. They love to celebrate all their festivals and ceremonies with great pomp and show and Gujarati marriage ceremonies are thus no exception. Known for the colorful clothing, beautiful dance, umpteen scrumptious cuisines and grand ambience, Gujarati Wedding Ceremonies are the most interesting wedding ceremonies in India. Like the other Indian Wedding Ceremonies, the Gujarati Wedding is also a ritualistic concept full of various poojas and interesting traditional customs. A typical Gujarati Wedding begins with Sagaii or engagement. It is actually the first formal approval of marriage in the Gujarati community. It is a traditional ceremony when would be bride arrives at would be groom’s place for solemnizing the ceremony. The other ceremonies prior to the wedding are Pithi, Mehndi and Mandap Muharat. A Grihshanti Pooja for the peace and prosperity of home is also performed ...

MAHARASHTRIAN WEDDING & CEREMONY   Treditional Wear   Among the many regional communities living in India, Maharashtrians perhaps have the simplest and least opulent marriage ceremony. Though it differs substantially from the Brahmins along the graph to the tribals, certain elements remain constant and common.  Here are the ceremonies that take place. Click on each to find out more ! Sakharpuda Kelvan Haldi   Seemant Puja Gowrihar Pooja Mangalashtakas Kanyadan Saptapadi Lakshmi Poojan Griha Pravesh   Selecting the bride (Vadhu) and groom (Var) Although nowadys in India and the world over the bride and groom find themselves, in many rural parts of India a formal meeting between eligible partners is made by the parents...