A wedding is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly betweencultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple, presentation of a gift (offering, ring(s), symbolic item, flowers, money), and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayers or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into the ceremony.
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Weddings of the Malay
Weddings of the Malay community are generally festive, grand and celebratory affairs with many guests. Ceremonies may be held over several days in traditional Malay weddings.The marriage is solemnized during the akad nikah (solemnization ceremony). The highlight of the wedding is the bersanding (sitting-in-state ceremony), which is followed by a feast for family and friends.
Some couples have chosen to simplify matters, opting to have only the solemnization ceremony and a simple lunch reception. This may be an effort to reduce costs or to ensure that the wedding is more aligned to Islamic beliefs
Some couples have chosen to simplify matters, opting to have only the solemnization ceremony and a simple lunch reception. This may be an effort to reduce costs or to ensure that the wedding is more aligned to Islamic beliefs
Weddings of the Chinese
Malaysian Chinese weddings incorporate both modern and traditional Chinese customs, which makes it very unique. There’s a reason why I label the wedding as “Malaysian Chinese.” A “Malaysian” wedding by itself, can mean a Malay wedding, Chinese wedding, or an Indian wedding because Malaysia is a multiracial country. Back in the days, Malaysia was a hot spot to immigrate for native Chinese in China . My grandparents fled the communist country to seek a better life in Malaysia.
Planning this with my family and in-laws allowed me to delve deep into why certain things are done a certain way. As I re-live the experience through my writing, I hope to be able to share this knowledge here, and perhaps pass down these stories to my future generations, in hopes that they will understand and practice centuries old of a tradition; a Chinese way of celebrating one of the most important milestones in one’s journey in life.
Planning this with my family and in-laws allowed me to delve deep into why certain things are done a certain way. As I re-live the experience through my writing, I hope to be able to share this knowledge here, and perhaps pass down these stories to my future generations, in hopes that they will understand and practice centuries old of a tradition; a Chinese way of celebrating one of the most important milestones in one’s journey in life.
Weddings of the Indian
Indian weddings are celebrated on a large scale. Family and friends get together to celebrate the occasion. Indian marriages are clad with rituals and customs. It is an elaborate concept in every Indian community.
So, to get in depth about Indian wedding ceremony in Malaysia, keep reading my blog as we will enrich ourselves with information about Indian wedding ceremony including its customs, traditions, process or procedure, and also the costumes and accessories worn by the bride and groom and for the ceremony itself.
So, to get in depth about Indian wedding ceremony in Malaysia, keep reading my blog as we will enrich ourselves with information about Indian wedding ceremony including its customs, traditions, process or procedure, and also the costumes and accessories worn by the bride and groom and for the ceremony itself.
Weddings of the Christian
Christian wedding can be personally tailored, but it should also be an expression of worship, reflecting joy, celebration, community, respect, dignity and love. The Bible gives no specific pattern or wedding ceremony order to define exactly what should be included, so there's room for your creative touches. A primary goal should be to give each guest a clear impression that you, as a couple, have made a solemn, eternal covenant with each other before God. Your wedding ceremony should be a testimony of your lives before God, demonstrating your Christian witness.
Weddings of the Sikh
Although there may be some minor differences in the regional customs leading up to the religious ceremony and following the ceremony, there is very little variance in the actual Anand Karaj ceremony in the Gurdwara. The Sikh wedding presented here is a typical example of a traditional Sikh wedding being performed in a North American context. You can either proceed through it sequentially watching the events unfold or jump to any particular section.
Wedding of the Iban
Marriage in the Iban community quite unique because there are some rules before a couple is eligible to become husband and wife. In the Iban community, groom need to exceed age twenty-two years. This is because in that age, the men are prepared to get married. For the girl, there is no specific age set. A perfect marriage for Iban community is in compliance with the requirements of customary marriages. Parties in violation of any customary marriage are required to pay a fine to avoid a married couple calamity. Finding pairs depending on the situation at home, if the family is large, their children will be slower getting married. Instead, when a family member at home is small, their children will as soon as possible getting married with the hope of family in-law can help family to do certain work. There are several specific stages in the Iban marriage, which are merisik, propose, engaged, wedding and after wedding.
Mixed Wedding
As cultural, geographic and religious barriers continue to break down, more and more people of mixed backgrounds are getting together — and getting married
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