Weddingki

A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, 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 ofmarriage by an authority figure or leader. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayers or readings from Scripture or literature are also optionally incorporated into the ceremony.
Contents[hide] * 1 Common elements across cultures * 2 Traditional wedding garb * 3 Wedding music * 3.1 Western weddings * 4Religious aspects of weddings * 4.1 Customs associated with various religions * 4.1.1 Christian customs * 4.1.1.1 Quaker customs * 4.1.2 Hindu customs * 4.1.3 Jewish customs * 4.1.4 LDS customs * 5 Wedding types * 5.1 Civil wedding * 5.2 Elopement * 5.3 Same-sex wedding * 5.4 Destination wedding * 5.5 White wedding *5.6 Weekend wedding * 5.7 Military wedding * 5.8 Double wedding * 5.9 Mass wedding * 6 See also * 6.1 Wedding planning * 6.2 Wedding traditions * 6.3 Ceremony aspects * 6.4 Related travel * 6.5 Religious aspects * 6.6 Related events * 6.7 Related categories * 7 References |
[edit] Common elements across cultures
See also: wedding customs bycountry
A number of cultures have adopted the traditional Western custom of the white wedding, in which a bride wears a white wedding dress and veil. This tradition was popularized through the wedding of Queen Victoria. Some say Victoria's choice of a white gown may have simply been a sign of extravagance, but may have also been influenced by the values she held which emphasized sexualpurity.[1] Within the modern 'white wedding' tradition, a white dress and veil are unusual choices for a woman's second or subsequent wedding. The notion that a white gown might symbolize sexual purity has been long abandoned, and is criticized by etiquette writers like Judith Martin as distasteful.[2]
The use of a wedding ring has long been part of religious weddings in Europe and America, but the originof the tradition is unclear. Historians like Vicki Howard point out that belief in the "ancient" quality of the practice are most likely a modern invention.[3] "Double ring" ceremonies are also a modern practice, a groom's wedding band not appearing in the United States until the early 20th century.[4]
The wedding is often followed by a reception, in which the rituals may include toasting thenewlyweds, their first dance as spouses, and the cutting of a wedding cake.
[edit] Traditional wedding garb
* Cheongsam or Hanfu, Chinese traditional formal wear.
* Batik and Kebaya, a garment worn by the Javanese people of Indonesia and also by the Malay people of Malaysia.
* Barong Tagalog, an embroidered, formal men's garment of the Philippines.
* Kimono, the traditional garmentsof Japan
* Sari, Indian popular and traditional dress in India
* Dhoti, male garment in South India
* Dashiki, the traditional West African wedding attire
* Áo Dài, traditional garments of Vietnam
* Morning dress, western daytime formal dress
* Ribbon shirt, often worn by American Indian men on auspicious occasions, such as weddings, another common custom is to wrap brideand groom in a blanket
* Kilt, male garment particular to Scottish culture[5][6][7]
* Kittel, a white robe worn by the groom at an Orthodox Jewish wedding. The kittel is worn only under the Chupah, and is removed before the reception.
* Topor, a type of conical headgear
* Evening Suits
* Black tie ("dinner jacket" in the UK; often referred to as a "Tuxedo" in the US;...