How to Plan A Successful Multicultural Wedding
Written by Zohra C
Multicultural weddings are a mixture of diverse customs and norms. They are when not only two cultures coming together, but also two families. Weddings, can be a stressful and exciting expereince during the planning process, and a multicultural wedding can add that extra stress. So, here are some ideas and tips to plan a successfl multicultural wedding.
Plan the Wedding Together
A marriage is a union of two people and during the planning this can be lost. Communicating what you and your partner wants for the wedding is very crucial for a successful ceremony and day. Not knowing what you or partner wants to celebrate their big day is a recipe for disaster. Being mindful of each other's likes and dislikes is an excellent way to start the wedding planning process.
Enlighten The Family And Guests
The family and guests should not be unfamiliar with the happenings in the ceremony. The couple should shoulder this responsibility equally to acquaint their respective family and guests about each other’s customs and traditions.
Planning To The T
Proper planning goes a long way and is a good investment of time to ensure smooth sailing on the big day. To celebrate varied traditions with ease, the couple should brainstorm ideas in advance. Starting from the budget, location, the number of guests invited, food, etc every detail should be accounted for. The beauty of planning ahead is that every task can be discussed and delegated so the couple can enjoy their special moments on the big day at ease.
Combine Related Rituals
It takes a number of rituals to commemorate a multicultural wedding. No matter how different in nature, both cultures can be fused in a way that compliments each other. For instance, if the entry of the bride and groom has similar nuances in both circles, it is better to include bits and pieces representing each of them.
Contrasting Customs
Understanding and planning the pre-wedding events is vital. There might be some celebrations that lose their essence if changed or altered. In that case, it is a wise decision not to mix the crowds and have independent celebration parties. Having two separate parties where the bride celebrates with her family and vice versa is a good idea. It comes in handy when unusual customs are observed, like marrying a tree prior to marrying the spouse (India), shooting your wife (China), or blackening the bride (Scotland).
Let The Food and the Party Unite The Crowd
One thing that can win everyone's heart is food. No matter how beautiful the wedding looks, the guests always remember the food served at the wedding. A custom menu for your multicultural wedding is a win-win situation for both parties. The whole purpose of a wedding is to celebrate the couple on their special day and what better way to celebrate than to dance your heart out? Put on some dance mix and enjoy the special day with your loved ones.
It’s very important to understand and communicate about your wants and needs for your wedding with your partners is a great first step and will help bring the two cultures together. . Once achieved, the rest is smooth sailing.
