I'm going to an east indian pre wedding party tonight- the wedding is tomorrow. Besides food what is traditional? I know there will be someone there doing henna tattoos- is that for anyone or just the bridal party?
2006-06-30 07:34:50 · 6 answers · asked by cocoanutt 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Is it an engagement ceremony? Because I have experience with that...
For me, as I am female and not Indian, I was given two saris from my in-laws. One was to wear, and one more beautiful one was to change into mid-ceremony (I left and someone helped me, as saris are very difficult to put on) which signified me entering into my in-laws' family. There were a lot of short speeches and I was presented with many trays of flowers, fruit, and desserts. All of my husband's extended female family members lined up and came down the aisle and laid these pretty platters at my feet. I'm trying to remember what else....
After the Reverend (even though my husband's family is Indian, they are Episcopalian) gave a short sermon, we all ate catered Indian food (Tandoori chicken is my favorite!!) buffet style. There wasn't a henna artist, so I can't answer that (but it sounds like anyone will be able to get one from what you wrote). After dinner, there were several hilarious skits performed by extended family members.
If the bride and groom-to-be are Hindi, I'm sure there will be different traditions and customs. Here is a tip: if you haven't had Indian food before or don't care for spicy things, you should put a lot of rice on your plate with about 1/3 to 1/2 as much lamb/chicken/beef curry on top or next to it. Also place a dollop of plain yogurt next to your food, in case it is still too spicy; the yogurt, when eaten together with the curry or other spicy food, will calm the flavor down. No offense, but I recommend staying away from Indian veggies (I personally can't stomach the way they are prepared... at least the ones that I have tried). Also - the traditional Indian desserts are VERY sweet! Have fun!!!
2006-06-30 07:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Indian Pre Wedding Party
2017-01-16 07:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brides side have a henna tattoing party. Basically, they just sing, dance and make merry in all the occassions leading up to the wedding. Besides food, they wear traditional clothes and jewellery. Have fun, enjoy! :)
2006-06-30 07:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anya M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...if your going to be on the girls side of the family, you get to put on this yellowish mixture on the bride called "hardi", that happens for 7 rounds--it's supposed to purify of something(happens on the boy's side too)...i mean there is a lot of stuff that happens, it's just hard describing them all in english. But yeah, it's a joyous occasion where people are just dancing and having fun. And as for the henna, it just depends on how close u really know the person to be wed. If your like her/his best friend or something like that, then defenitaly
2006-06-30 07:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the tradition is.. but our office manager (Indian) brought the henna to work and did our hands like the wedding party.. we loved it.
2006-06-30 07:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wewnt to one where they eat a lot and dance till about three in the morning or until the bar runs out it is really fun thing to go to
2006-06-30 07:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by lois_mustdie_92 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋