The colors are already chosen. I am Canadian and would like to ensure that my family sees a bit of the Russian culture. We are handing out Nesting Dolls as our favor but I want my family to see more of the culture...ideas?
2007-02-12 11:09:08 · 9 answers · asked by jean 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Invite his relatives... Seriously. There's nothing better for spreading the culture than a bunch of Russians with enough vodka to go around! LOL I am Russian, too; unfortunately, the only Russian to attend my wedding was my dad. He didn't speak a word of English, but it didn't stop him from making a speech, singing a song that he had written for the wedding, making toasts, and getting my parents-in-law drunk on vodka - it was a blast (I think, him and my in-laws were somehow speaking the same language by the end of the night). Vodka really added a "Russian" touch to the whole thing; my dad brought several bottles of my favorite kind all the way from Russia. I think, maybe have your fiancé select a Russian song or two to for you to dance to. Make people yell "Gor'ko" (my matron of honor dug this up on the internet, and made everyone yell "gor'ko" over and over LOL). If you REALLY want to get all crazy, have a wedding dress made in the Russian style, and wear a "kokoshnik" with a veil. OK, that's going a bit overboard... But I think a touch of a Russian theme is a fun idea.
2007-02-12 11:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not Russian, but I used to date a chick who was Ukranian (same thing as far as im concerned). The food SOUNDS like a name for a torture device (what with all those CHSK and KKRSS sounds in it) but they actually taste good.
Food is a great thing, and it's the most important part of any party.
Second, how about some russian dancers? Just for kicks ya know? Or maybe if you have the money, you can hire professional dancers to perform a national dance of some sort.
Congrats and good luck
2007-02-12 11:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lord of the Apocalypse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 07:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by capel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAve a Russian minister(Religious figure in Russian),say your vows in your native language then repeat in Russian,or if Russian "priest" speaks your language,the 2 ministers can perform the ceremony together.Also incorpate some traditional Russian fun into the reception,such as 1st dance being to Russian music or food/drink as mentioned,have fun,congrats,Robin
2007-02-12 13:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check into having a samovar at the reception. This would be a nice touch and I'm sure your guests would appreciate a nice cup of tea. Also, you could serve some Russian food: pirogies and kolaches(sic) are great appetizer foods
2007-02-13 18:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by lkn4trth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to yahoo and type in traditional russian wedding cultures and see what turns up. Ask your fiances parents or grandparents. Good luck!
2007-02-12 11:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by April 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, are you having the ceremony according to his Rite? That would oomph it up a bit. You can have Russian food, dancers, plenty of cool music (both traditional, and Russian music is available that is pop, rock... anything).
2007-02-12 22:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://russian-crafts.com/nest.html
2007-02-12 11:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him deal with it or talk to his family. but dont do it unless they tell u wat to do with it. otherwise its just weird
2007-02-12 11:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋