I was born in Colombia and my boyfriend was born here (CA). Most of the adults in my family, while they understand, dont speak enlglish. meanwhile, his family doesnt understand a word of spanish.
2006-08-08 12:00:31 · 6 answers · asked by lalablu3 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
ok. so obvioulsy itll probably end up being both. The thing im not sure of is how. I dont want to have it be twice as long just because were translating every word
2006-08-08 13:01:42 · update #1
I might be facing the same situation (except French and English, not Spanish) and have given this a lot of thought. The only parts of the ceremony that you want to be repeated in both languages would be the greeting (help explain what's going on) and any sort of final blessing.
To make sure everyone can follow along, use a wedding program. Create an outline of sorts and have those headings in both languages. Any explanations of ceremonies should also be in both languages. After that, you only use one language, and that is the language that is NOT being spoken at the time. For example, if you are having readings and the first is read in Spanish, put the English translation in the program. Reverse the languages for the second reading.
A personal suggestion - when you get to the vows, discuss with your fiance whether you want to each say the vows in your own native language or if you want to hear the other say the vows in your native language.
You have two rich cultures and languages to draw from - let both of them shine and declare your love to the world!
2006-08-08 14:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with who is officiating at the ceremony. For example, at our church, marriages can be done in both languages - only certain parts done in each, not to have everything translated into each language. The booklet of the marriage service does have both English and the other language in it, so people can follow along, no matter what the language.
2006-08-08 14:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same with me and my fiancée, he´s Irish, i´m Swedish but probably we´ll have our wedding ceremony in Latin, don´t know why, more fair that way...
2006-08-08 12:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by SWE-girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blend the two since that's what you're doing getting married anyways.
2006-08-08 12:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kanga_tush2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
american
2006-08-08 12:17:04 · answer #5 · answered by Fowl Language 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-08 12:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by missy k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋