Weddings Indonesia and the United States印度尼西亚和美国的婚礼.pptVIP

Emma Espel United States Marriage for LOVE Groom may ask bride’s parents out of courtesy Wedding planner Bride’s family pays Ceremonies Bridal Shower Rehearsal Dinner Ceremony Reception *Honeymoon The Wedding Usually in a religious setting Mainly Christian in the US White wedding dress/veil Religious leader The Wedding (Cont’d) The wedding party Ushers, Bride’s maid, Best man, Flower girls, Ring bearer, Music Wedding vows Exchange of rings Kiss Wheat or rice Reception Guestbook Food Greet the couple Dancing Guests Family and friends Gifts from registries or money Dress up Some only come to the reception Indonesia Each clan is different! Marriage symbolizes “full adult status” Before the Wedding Parents arrange OR Marriage for love Supports kinship Many gift exchanges occur Java, Indonesia Ceremonies Traditional engagement Bathing ceremony Relatives all meet the night before at the bride’s home. Wedding Ceremony Reception The Wedding The bride and groom approach each other Throw bundles of betel leaves Groom crushes an egg, and the bride washes his feet Wedding chair Couple sits on the lap of the groom’s father. Then the couple sits in the chair. Wedding (cont’d) Exchange of wedding rings The bride gets certain gifts from the groom. They eat and drink together The couple kneels and the parents bless them Guests Weddings are for everyone! Fancy invitations. Asks not to bring flowers or gifts It is an insult not to attend Most people come only to the reception. Guests dress nicely Reception Guests arrive at the reception after the wedding. Dancers precede the couple Family speeches The guests greet the couple and eat Alcohol and dancing are considered rude Java vs. United States Both have: Differences across the board Bride’s family does a lot of the planning A wedding planner Parents give away the couple Wedding Rings Java vs. United States United States Full adult status at 18 No chair Gifts from registry or money Friends and family Dancing,