Christian weddings in India

Christian Weddings in India


Wedding traditions around the world vary according to nationality, country and religion. One custom that I had the pleasure of learning is the Christian Wedding in India. I became interested in what happens during a typical Christian Wedding in India. Though traditions may be similar, the meaning and practice behind them vary greatly. India’s Weddings are coupled with many traditions and beliefs. Christians in India perform a vast of ceremonies leading up to the actual wedding ceremony.

Though in America we marry out of love, the first act before a couple unites in India is the arranging of marriage by their parents. The belief in India is that parents are to look out for their daughter’s best interest. The parents choose a groom for their daughter, who will look out for her best interests. In India it is customary for the parents to unite the couple. Upon approval from the potential bride and groom then they begin to prepare for the ceremonies....