Love&Marriage by Austin Lee

Wedding Invitation

a_lee16 — 2016-01-19 20:29:20 UTC

The wedding invitations to Nigerian wedding aren't regulated, making the party open to guests.

a_lee16 — 2016-01-19 20:35:49 UTC

The Arrangements Before the Wedding

a_lee16 — 2016-01-19 20:43:08 UTC

In the Nigerian culture, marriages are usually arranged by the bride's family or groom's family. In the process of a traditional Nigerian wedding, there are two ceremony that is held before the possible wedding: they;re called the Introduction ceremony and the Engagement ceremony.

The Three Types

a_lee16 — 2016-01-20 00:11:23 UTC

Weddings in Nigeria were often traditional back then; but now there are two other form of wedding. Civil Weddings and Religious weddings are now a part of the possible wedding that could be made the soon-to-be-wed or their family. Different types of weddings aren't the only difference towards a Nigerian wedding, it's the family of the bride and groom. In Nigeria, there are three tribal clans that celebrate weddings differently from each other. Out of the Igbo, Yuroba, and Hausa tribe, the wedding that would be the most entertaining and fun would most like go to the Yuroba, who are known as the party clan.

a_lee16 — 2016-01-21 22:53:03 UTC

a_lee16 — 2016-01-21 22:54:13 UTC

a_lee16 — 2016-01-21 22:59:52 UTC

Celebrations Afterwards

a_lee16 — 2016-01-21 23:09:42 UTC

After the ceremony is over, everyone starts to have fun and enjoy their time at the wedding. The food at most parties are focused more on the tradition Nigerian food, but it is very hard to find Nigerian chefs in America. The food that you would mostly see being offered at the wedding are bite size food, rice, soup, and other spicy food. While you can be enjoying the delicious Nigerian food, you can also be on the dance floor with the partying guest. Most of the songs are not going to be American music, but Nigerian music with some American pop, depending on the DJ.

Some Unusual Traditions

a_lee16 — 2016-01-21 23:39:14 UTC

Some of the unusual traditions that you'll find at a Nigerian wedding ceremony are the outfits and the money dance. The wedding won't be your typical tuxedo and white dress. You'll see some colorful and unique Nigerian cloths. Then there is the money dance that you sometimes get to see. The Money Dance is when the bride gets showered with money from some guests, family members and friends. It is optional for guests to give money to the bride; blessing her marriage.

Steps to a Chinese Wedding

n_reyes3 — 2016-01-25 05:34:48 UTC

In a Chinese wedding, there are 6 steps before becoming husband & wife.

The first step is Proposing. The man visits the woman's home to give gifts.

The second step is Birthday Matching. The couple would visit a fortune teller who used the Chinese Zodiac to see if their marriage is happy.

The third step is Presenting Betrothal Gifts. If the match was a success, then more presents were to come.

The fourth step is Presenting Wedding Gifts. This step is the most important one. Gifts were given to the woman's family and it showed respect and kindness.

The fifth step is Selecting the Wedding Date. A date was chosen based on the astrological book.

The sixth step is the Wedding Ceremony. Wedding ceremonies differ from regions in different parts of China.

A Few Chinese Etiquette Tips

n_reyes3 — 2016-01-25 05:50:45 UTC

1. First of all, be sure to go hungry! Most ceremonies consist of 8 or 10 course meals.

2. Ask the people around you or the newlywed about the food. Each dish represents something or has meaning about them.

3. It is common to lift your bowl and push the food into your mouth. Don't be shy!

4. DRESS CODE!!! Do not wear white as it symbolizes death.

5. It is perfectly fine to give the gift of money to the couple. Just be sure to put it in a red envelope!

n_reyes3 — 2016-01-25 06:03:21 UTC

n_reyes3 — 2016-01-25 06:04:12 UTC

n_reyes3 — 2016-01-25 06:07:26 UTC