Asian/Hindi wedding and traditions

I'm working on a Hindi wedding. This has been a very interesting experince for me as there is so much tradition. It's going to be beautiful and very colorful. I love working with different cultures and learning about their various ways and traditions and would welcome the opportunity to work with more Asian cultures.

To me, when planning a wedding, it's important to include traditions. Ask your parents and grandparents what they did and see if there's a way you can incorporate something from their weddings into yours. As a surprise consider having the song that was your parents first dance played.

Another thought is to copy the bouquet your mother carried, perhaps incorporating some of the same flowers in your own bouquet.

Ask if your mother or grandmother has a special set of candle holders then use them for your unity candle ceremony. It doesn't matter if they are colored, in the form of elephants etc. if they have special meaning for you, use them.

As you think through your wedding plans, think of things that your children can carry forward as well. Have your cake knife engraved. It will make it an heirloom to pass along.

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Happy planning! Remember, I'm avilable to travel to anywhere in the world to assist you with your wedding. I'm just a call or email away. tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or www.weddingsbytanya.com.

Involving Children

Can you believe it's August already? It's not to early to start the planning process for any weddings in 2009.

When the bride and groom have children, they look for ways to incorporate them into the ceremony. It's extremely important that children feel like they, too, are becoming part of the new family that's being created.

Several ideas as to how you can include them are:
* Have your officiant work a vow into the ceremony for them and you to take.
* When doing a unity candle (or whatever you use), have the children participate so they know they are included in this new family being formed.
* Present them with a special gift during the Unity celebration, or even when the rings are exchanged.
* If they are old enough, ask them to read a special poem or scripture.
* When you are presented, be presented as the Smith Family, instead of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith.

Hope these give you some ideas. Please feel free to contact me direct at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com if I can be of any assistance. www.weddingsbytanya.com

Have a great August!