you decided to marry. From that moment of yes, to this moment of yes, indeed, you have been making commitments in an informal way. All of those conversations that were held in a car, or over a meal, or during l
Here's everything that goes down before the reception, which is typically a big party that doesn't have traditions attached to it. Baraat Photo: Tara Sharma Photography The baraat, sometimes referred to as vara yatra, is a unique wedding ceremony entrance for the groom. There's typically...
Save to Explore heartfeltreligious weddingwishes for a sacred union. Discover meaningful blessings and prayers to adorn your marriage card. From invoking divine grace to bestowing love’s blessings, find the perfect wish for marriage blessing to illuminate your special day. Congratulations on your fir...
Maldivian celebration – Write your “prayers to the ocean” wishing your beloved a future of happiness and prosperity and seal them in a coconut shell before releasing it into the ocean Bridal Bouquet and orchid lei for the Bride Two-tiered Wedding Cake Before & After the Ceremony Before: Bri...
Marriage is a holy institution in Judaism. Its very name in Hebrew, "kiddushin," means "sanctification." Most of the laws and customs relating to the wedding ceremony (Chatunah), its preparations and Seudat Mitzvah (festive reception meal) date back to our Patriarchs and the giving of the...
Prior to the ceremony, the couplesigns a marriage contract, called the ketubah, in private. It could be signed at the groom's reception, the day before the wedding, or even 30 minutes before the ceremony begins. It's proceeded by thebedeken, or the veiling, where the groom veils his ...
“It starts with the couple being received at the altar playing musical instruments, songs, and Mayan prayers. The sounds of nature unite the heavenly with the earthly, candles are used as a symbol of light, and incense is burned as an offering for the gods. ...
After the whirlwind day, the couple is whisked off to their ‘tent of seclusion’. For 15 minutes the newlyweds enjoy their first moments of intimacy, their first meal together, or maybe just some peace and quiet and husband and wife before the big party start. ...
Tips For Planning a Traditional Kosher Wedding Meal Staying on the subject of budget-friendly wedding planning, you may want to consider tackling certain parts of the reception by yourself. Preparing your own wedding meal is one way to reduce costs, as well as add a personal flair to the mea...
Traditionally, a reception includes the following broad categories: a receiving line (which you may choose to include as part of the ceremony), a toast to the couple, a meal, cake, and music. The only must for a wedding reception, however, is lots of celebrating. In other words, do wha...