the eastern style of marraige, and that is never daiting , and fixed marraige between the perants of the bride and the perants of the groom , the bride sees the groom then talks to him for few days in her house then tell her perants her answer wich is yes or no to marry him, and if it yes there well be 5 celebrations,
1- to ask for her hand infront of her family and his family(the closest members),
2- to make a party mostly for the relatives of the bride and a little of grooms close relatives.2-3 hours
3-a partty called"henna" wich is for speciall cultural people.
4-the big day, the huge weddding party and the candels and the mens speciall dance and the wedding stays 3-4 hours .
5- a small party after wedding were the relatives of the bride gives the bride money as a gift.
and ya i forgut about the mens party wich happens at night out side drinking only coffeand doing speciall dancing, and cutting the grooms hair as a new life beggining
its beauty, i have been to 6 of them
2006-08-17 08:11:46 · 6 answers · asked by ayala 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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2006-08-17 08:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by someone 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think wedding traditions in the Middle East and India are very beautiful. All the rituals for the Bride, Groom and their families are really fascinating. My grandparents had arranged Hindu marriages almost 60 years ago.
Most people argue these arranged marriages survive for longer than marriages of people today who fall in love and decided to get married. Someone once told me its because the couple grew to love each other, but I also think its because all those years ago and in socieites today where this tradition persists, it was taboo to leave. Women especially were expected to remain with their husbands regardless of cheating/ or domestic abuse.
I do respect the tradition of chosing a mate for a child, however I do believe in finding my own love. Its abit fustrating going thru the ups and downs of my relationships, but I'm growing personally, and figuring out who I am. I don't think if I was forced/had to accept an arranged marriage, I would not be able to learn this
2006-08-17 15:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very very scary! I would never want to give my family member away to a stranger.
I have enough probelm with trusting issue even among those close to me, let lone a stranger.
2006-08-17 15:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I would not want to marry a stranger.
That would mean having to have sex with a stranger. That's almost like being a married sIut.
Gross!
2006-08-17 15:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real question is: do you want to marry a stranger, sight unseen?
Answer: No.
2006-08-17 15:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I prefer my freedom of choice.
2006-08-17 15:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by Smoothie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋