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All You Need Is Love…
An Intercultural Brazilian-Indian Wedding
The Background
The couple, Alana and Amin, are from Brazil and
India, respectively. Their wedding will be an
Intercultural Wedding respecting and involving
traditions from both their cultural backgrounds.
The wedding will be take place at The Estates of
Sunnybrook in Toronto. The wedding party will be
small including only family and close friends,
around 60-70 people.
The Ceremonies
To incorporate the elements of both the cultures
the Wedding Ceremony will consist of two parts:
Christian ceremony: A minister will officiate the
ceremony. The couple will take their vows and
exchange rings.
Indian Pheras: The couple will take seven
‘pheras’ around the Holy Fire. The bride’s parents
will give her away.
The ThemeExecution
Dress
The Bride will wear a White wedding gown and a
Red Indian ‘chunri’ as a veil. She will carry a
bouquet of Red and White roses. She will also wear
bangles in her hands known as ‘Chooda’ which are
a sign of marriage hood in India.
The Groom will wear the traditional Indian
ensemble known as ‘Sherwani’ in White color.
Décor and Set-up
The Wedding ceremony will take place in the evening. A stage will be set-
up in the garden. Both the Christian and the Hindu ceremony will take
place here. Cake-cutting ceremony will also be done here. White flowers
and drapes will be used for decoration with some Red accent pieces.
Seating would be theatre style with chairs set on both the sides of the
aisle.
Reception will take place indoors. A stage will be set-up for the Bride,
Groom and their Parents. Round table seating style will be used for the
rest of the party. Colorful flowers and fruits in a basket will be used as
Centrepieces. Streamers and feathers will be used for decorating the walls
and the stage backdrop. Colorful lanterns will be used for ceiling décor.
Food and Beverages
During the outdoor Wedding ceremony drinks and
light appetizers will be served. Brazilian cocktail
‘Caipirinhas’ and sweets ‘Casadinhos’ will be
included. The cake will also be cut and served here.
Food and Beverage for Reception will feature a
mixed cuisine with certain Brazilian favorites like
‘Feijoada’ and ‘Vatapa’ and Indian delicacies like
‘Tandoori Chicken and Naan’. A special counter for
sweets will also be set up.
Other
Special sweets called ‘Bem Casado’, meaning
‘Married Well’, will be given to guests as Wedding
Favors, honoring the Brazilian tradition.
Guests will be provided with Carnival Masks
during Reception.
The bride will give Rice to her Parents as a ‘Keep
Well’ symbol, honoring the Indian tradition.
Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration
…To cross all boundaries