Whatever you believe, wherever you came from, you have traditions. Religious, cultural, familial, we all have them, and they are a huge component of what makes weddings wonderful! In Texas, we see a good amount of Christian weddings so we tend to know the traditions fairly well. However, it can be so easy to get caught up in the aesthetics of a wedding that we sometimes seem to forget that in a Christian wedding ceremony, it’s not a performance, but an act of worship before God. Your guests are not…
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Reasons to Match Kundali Before Getting Married
It is often said that opposites attract, but does it hold any substance when those opposites are human beings? What happens next when there are tremors in the paradise? Life is not always a bed of roses! Astrological predictions are just not about future forecasts. Horoscopes also indicate nature, preferences, social communication skills and behaviour pattern of a person. In Indian society, marriages are expected to last forever. Kundali matchmaking of a prospective bride and groom is the only option to ensure their compatibility. Once they get married, their horoscopes…
Read MoreHow marriage has changed over centuries
Since the ancient world, marriage has evolved from a preservation of power to a personal contract between two equals seeking love, stability, and happiness. Actually, the institution has been in a process of constant evolution.
Read MoreSignificance of Saath Pheras or Seven Vows in an Indian Marriage
The typical Hindu wedding consists of the bride and the groom taking seven vows in presence of their loved ones, with the holy fire as their witness. This is a way for the couple to confirm their commitment and sincerity to the new relation they are entering. Each of these vows is accompanied by a phera or a round around the holy fire. Though most couples, in their eagerness to get over with the ceremony, may tend to overlook these vows, each of these seven vows has a deep religious…
Read MoreTypes of Hindu marriages according to “Manusmriti”
According to “Manusmriti” (“Laws of Manu”), there are 8 types of Hindu marriages. Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation, is the father of “Manu” (Swyambhuvana Manu). “Manu” is considered the father of all mankind, and all humans are descendants of “Manu“ . “Manu” is the equivalent of the Biblical Adam. The Sanskrit name for Humans is “Manav” which is a derivation of “Manu”. “Manu” (Swyambhuvana Manu) is said to have told the Hindu social laws to Saints and Rishis. This collection of laws is called Manusmriti” or “Manava Dharmasastra” (“Laws…
Read MoreWeird and wonderful wedding traditions around the world
Weddings may be a universal celebration, but traditions vary depending on culture and country.While throwing the bouquet and cutting the cake may seem like a wedding staple in most Western places, other cultures have drastically different ways to go about celebrating the big day. Have you ever imagined slaughtering a chicken or marrying a banana tree? Check out these wild wedding traditions from around the globe. China: shooting the brideIn China’s Yugur culture, grooms shoot their future brides with a bow and arrow — albeit minus the arrowheads — three…
Read MoreFamiliar Wedding customs around the world
Wedding is one of the most universal traditions in the world. But, it’s celebrated differently by everyone. Each culture has its own ways of making someone’s special day extra special. How can such a common ceremony be so different to everyone? Check out these traditions to find out. Indian wedding celebrations last for days : In India, weddings are surrounded by rituals and ceremonies. As part of the pre-wedding ceremonies, there is an Engagement Ceremony where the bride and groom exchange rings and the families exchange gifts and sweets. The Mehendi Ceremony…
Read MoreMost known common Wedding types
The first step in the wedding planning process is choosing what type of wedding you want to have since that determines many of your later decisions. Unless you are committed to a religious ceremony, which typically follows an unwavering path, you have a dozen different options for how and where you will tie the knot. Religious Ceremony A religious marriage takes place in a house of worship where the bride or groom is a member of the congregation. The reception usually occurs immediately after the exchanging of vows, either in the…
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