Ceremony Options for Mixed Culture Weddings
Each region and caste of India has their own traditions. By speaking with parents and older relatives you will get a sense of what is needed in those ceremonies. Nowadays there is also a lot to consider in terms of fusion ceremonies. Here are a few options to consider:
Separate…This means that if you are trying to do two different types of ceremonies, you simply have them separately. For example perhaps a church wedding in the morning, a Hindu wedding in the afternoon, and a reception in the evening.
Together…Weddings where the marriage rites of 2 religions are done at the same event, often with the majority of 'marriage 1' traditions, followed by the majority of 'marriage 2' traditions, with both 'marriage 1 & 2' traditions pronouncing you man and wife at the same time at the end.
Fusion…Traditions can be fused together, with an few elements of one religion and a few elements of another religion all part of one ceremony. These are usually highly personalized and individualized.
One…Simply selecting one set of marriage traditions to follow.
Separate…This means that if you are trying to do two different types of ceremonies, you simply have them separately. For example perhaps a church wedding in the morning, a Hindu wedding in the afternoon, and a reception in the evening.
Together…Weddings where the marriage rites of 2 religions are done at the same event, often with the majority of 'marriage 1' traditions, followed by the majority of 'marriage 2' traditions, with both 'marriage 1 & 2' traditions pronouncing you man and wife at the same time at the end.
Fusion…Traditions can be fused together, with an few elements of one religion and a few elements of another religion all part of one ceremony. These are usually highly personalized and individualized.
One…Simply selecting one set of marriage traditions to follow.
