how can i make a wedding go smooth between two diffrent cultures?
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Talk to his mom, and ask her what some of their wedding/reception traditions are.  Combine a few of their traditions with a few of your family's, and come up with a few things with your fiance.  It's nice that you are concerned with including your family members.  So many brides take the attitude that it's "MY" wedding, and I'll do what I want.  Including your future in-laws will go a long way in strengthening your relationship with them.
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Congrats on yuor wedding... to be there.. \n\nYou can have fusion for the wedding. \nI am not sure what custom you are going to follow. \nIf you are going through the church type then you can do you christian style dress. \n\nDress has to be Red in colour....You can apply a bindi(red dot on yuor forehead) \n\nIn the evening for reception you can dress in the traditional way. It might be dificult for you to wear a saree if no one is ready to help. Else you can get a Chania Choli (red colour) with gold work on it. It will look nice as well. You can go for the mathcing jewellery with that  for the full set. \n\nAbout the food you can have 3-4 disshes which will be an add on for the people. I am sure the white americans will like the food too. \nSome Items like Papadums and samosas for starters\nItems like Paneer (cheese) Palak(spinach), or Navratan Korma. You can check this from the caterers or the Indian restarants as to what dish you like.. \nThis can be with the Indian breads (Rotis) \nIn sweets you can have Gulab Jamun or Kulfi (type of icecream made from boiling milk for long time)\n\nAnything more IM me.. My wedding was on their last year and I will send you the link for my wedding photos on the yahoo. \n\n\nSmile always
369318
you must be greek orthodox. your partner should be the maid of honour.
655284
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365686
The history seems lost, however some other wedding traditions which might interest you are found at these sites:\n\nhttp://www.ashley-wedding-cars.co.uk/directory-service/wedding-traditions/western-europe-traditions.htm\n\nhttp://www.weddingguru.com/wedding_traditions.asp
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Is it similar to a wedding ceremony? If so then just go by that. If it is different you could still use one of them. I think that is really nice.
263492
As a person married to a spouse of a very different religion, I can say that anyone who offers an "easy answer" has probably not been in that position.  Make no mistake, it can be difficult.  That said, this is decision time for your daughter and prospective son-in-law.  \n\nIf they are ready to be with each other, they are going to have to get used to navigating religious and cultural differences.  And this is an opportunity to decide whether they wish to cleave to each other or to their respective families of origin, to the extent there is some conflict between those two loyalties.  If they cannot prioritize being together over parental approval, the marriage is better off not starting, for its future is not good.  On the other hand, if they establish that their love for each other is something they wish to put at the center of their lives, learning that now can create a valuable opportunity to build a foundation for a future marriage.\n\nI would encourage them to:\n(1)  Engage his family's rabbi (or another rabbi, if his family's rabbi refuses to participate) in the dialogue;\n(2)  Talk about mixed-religion marriages with others in similar marriages, particularly Christian-Jewish pairings;\n(3)  Pray to their shared God/G-d in their two very different ways for guidance and help for their relationship.\n\nBtw, even in Orthodox Judaism conversion for purposes of marriage, and marriage to converts, is acceptable.  Try the Book of Ruth.  Possibly this is actually about cultural, rather than religious differences.\n\nImho, despite the challenges of interfaith marriages, they may play a very important role in moving our world from the present mutual hostility of all the world's faiths towards greater mutual understanding and peace.  And that is certainly a noble pursuit.\n\nMy blessings and my wishes for good luck to them and to both your families, which may yet become one family.
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In China, white is for funerals.  Red is the color for weddings because weddings are happy.  Jewelry is a good gift.  Don't give her a knife.  It implies that you want to cut the relationship off.  Also, don't give her a clock because to "give a clock" sound like to send somebody to their grave.  Do not give shoes, because the word for "shoes" and "evil" sounds the same in Chinese.\n\nYou would not be amiss to give a red envelope, with money in it (make sure the amount is an even number, but never anything with the number 4, because that means death).  There may be a ceremony during the banquet where she serves you tea and calls you Pa (or Ma).  You return with the red envelope.  (If your son's other parent is attending, they will also need a red envelope, for the same ceremony.)\n\nSometimes there are local customs, often to bring them luck to have children.  For example, foods that pun on the Chinese word "sheng" which means to give birth.  People in different regions do this in different ways.  You might want to ask your son.
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The two of you need to sit each other down and reach an agreement because you want different things. Together I'm sure that you will be able to reach a compromise, the thing is if you have a church wedding and invite friends and family they will expect you to have a reception afterwards. Or why don't you suggest that instead of having a reception you just take a few close family members and friends to a restaurant and have a meal, which would be nice.  Also wedding dresses come in all shapes, and styles explain to him that you don't want a fancy wedding dress just something that is simple. After all it's your wedding day and as long as the two of you are happy with what you decide to do then that is the main thing. It's your wedding you don't necessarily have to have all the extras. Remember the most important thing is your life after the wedding
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My wedding coming this September is country themed.  I'm using mason jars with either fresh flowers or floating candles for my centerpieces and my colors are black, white, and pink.  I'm also going to have horse shoes for decorations.  I'm still looking for white wedding boots though.  And if you have can drinks or beer at your wedding you could get a big metal wash tub and fill it with ice and put your drinks in that!   Congratulations!
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Have it in a place where you both would like it ... Make it a special and beautiful place that will hold alot of memories for you. Use your imagination and go with your heart. Get creative and set a special theme like floral or even romantic theme. Buy some wedding planning books and come up with ideas that way as well.
1005892
when me and him get married ill teach him english, dont worry
1184236
this is YOUR wedding not theirs. tell them how you feel, calmly with out being forceful about it. let them know your feelings are being hurt because they are controling what is supose to be YOUR day.
1117709
I am friendly with all different type of people - no difference which ethnic group they belong to, but for marriage I think people should try sticking to their own race - it's easier for you and your kids.
1132956
go to a wedding  planer
1066108
Depending on where you are is the answer.  I am married to a Pakistani man and I had a small wedding the American way but I also got married at a mosque.  Pakistanis have very beautiful weddings there dresses are usually very colorful and very very nice.  I have seen from video other family members weddings the way they do it and I am very jealous because if I could I would do it that way, I would.  My husband is very nice and now we have 2 anniversaries 1 week apart because the first one was my way by a preacher and his way by an Iman.  I love the way the way they get married and how the people dress for it but that is my opinion.  Talk to the man you are gonna marry and see what he says.  If you want a beautiful wedding dress then he should understand but depending on how your wedding is gonna be is what you should wear because if you wed the Pakistani way I don't think the white wedding dress will be appropriate.
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try this site, it's www.confetti.co.uk they are a really good source of wedding information for the UK