anybody been into a mixed cultural wedding? any interesting stories/ideas?

Question

a friend of mine is about to marry somebody with different religion and culture. she wants to hold a joined memorable wedding for friends that combined both culture.

have anyone been into any wedding like this?

detailed explanation will be very much appreciated.

budget is not a very big problem, however, she doesn't want to spend that much. she wants it too be a sweet ceremony

a separate wedding for both family will be held too.

it's not my wedding. it's my friend's. i would like to give good advice though. and ideas.

Answer 1

Mixed cultural wedding seems to suggest different religions, such as Muslim and Christian for example. If that is the case then the most important bond will be LOVE AND RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, RELIGION, CULTURE. The most important realisation is that both sides will have to meet the other 1/2 way - this means that the wedding can comprise of elements of each other's culture (very facinating and satisfying when done sensitively and properly). Examples of meeting each other halfway are, bride and groom's dance can be one with her music and one with his; brief key attendees of the ceremony about crucial cultural/religious differences that they should be mindful of during rehearsals, cook foods from both cultural backgrounds. NOTE: the wedding does not have to be separate (too expensive) a merged wedding is more respectful and deals with the differences from the outset!
Hope this helps you think along the correct lines for a successful wedding... Janetta

Answer 2

I've been to many weddings like that.
Since each culture has customs, I would combine the ones that are most important to the bride and groom. I've seen a hoopah in front of an altar, An Eastern orthodox priest dressed in ceremonial robes, all the way to the island weddings with the barefoot preachers reading passages from Kahlil Gibrhan (not sure of the spelling).
But the best part is Always the food. If you have two cultures from which to choose, you
can create a spectacular table of ethnic delights. People will remember this long after the expensive flowers are ashes.
Good luck and don't stress too much. It is your wedding and it is only one day in your life. And just like the rest of your life, no days have been perfect up to now and no days will be absolutely perfect later. That's how it goes.

Answer 3

I have been to a Buddhist/semi-Christian wedding. They had an outdoor ceremony, more or less traditional, but used Buddhist elements as well. It was nice enough, but somewhat lacking in both religious departments, if you know what I mean. It was neither here nor there. I think that might be a stumbling block in mixing traditions. They get so watered down as to be almost meaningless, like a token participation. You want to incorporate different elements because that's what you want, not because it's PC.

It would be helpful to know which cultures are being combined, and how difficult it would be to put the elements together that define those cultures.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Yes, quite a few. First off, they need to determine who will perform the ceremony and well, with them talking to their respective ministers or pastors to how things will go with the ceremony. There is often the possibility of having ministers from both faiths concelebrating, with them doing parts from both religions.
For the ceremony, then, they could incorporate special parts from both religions, with music and traditions.
For the reception, the guests would be in for a great treat, with there being food from both ethnicities at the dinner. With the music, again, lots of different music from both cultures.

Answer 5

i'm suprised you probably did no longer point out Elvis. i'm sort of hoping there is in simple terms no longer, because of the fact cultural phenomenons are frequently began by utilising regardless of youngsters are listening to on the time. the way issues are going, that ought to make Hannah Montanta or the Jonas Brothers a cultural phenomenon, and that i in my opinion do no longer think of that ought to ensue, or that they might deserve the status. yet besides, I agree- there is too great a volume of distinctive artists and varieties avaliable for one artist to be a real cultural phemomenon anymore.

Answer 6

Yes.

It was a very expensive and lavish function, so I don't think it would apply to your needs.