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What is a normal, modern, Indian/Australian Wedding?
My brother is engaged to a lovely Indian girl. Originally they were going to have a duel cermoney wedding and something change.
Her parent are now saying that the whole wedding has to be at their place (a Matchbox Across the road from the station) and there is no other way, though last week it had to be at the temple and there was no other way.
Is acceptable to have the ceromony and reception at a normal wedding venue?
What Indian rituals are still preformed at duel culture weddings and what are not?
What India rituals are normally practiced and not at modern India weddings?
What are acceptable tradeoffs?
(For example the ritual fire has to stay, from what I have read, and bride’s sister stealing my brothers shoes till he pays her can go.)
I guess what is a normal, modern, Indian/Australian Wedding?
Depends on the family of course, but generally speaking, religious ceremonies will not be traded off (this sounds like a Hindu wedding, so the sacred fire is a must).
Taking the shoes in return for money is more a cultural and fun custom. Its not necessary but still commonly practiced.
Since Indian weddings are done in two parts, usually the religious part (aka the ‘morning part’ or the actual wedding itself) is not up for trade.
The receptions are most often done at venues that can be used by any culture and customs at receptions are much fewer (not including the different music played. I dont know how religious that family is but a lot of Hindu people dont eat meat or drink alcohol so that may become an issue as well).
My answer is kind of all over the place. If you need more info feel free to contact me.
