Marriage Traditions in Pakistan
A Pakistani wedding is broken down
into a 4-day event. The tradition of a Pakistani wedding
is the longevity of the party not just the ceremony
of the Pakistani wedding ceremony:
First Day of Pakistani
Marriage
On the first day, the bride and groom's families each
dress in yellow, and celebrate the upcoming nuptials
separately. The betrothed couple will not see each
other from this day until the ceremony.
Second Day
of Pakistani Marriage
The second day is reserved for a big celebr-ation
called Mendi that includes dancing and singing ancient
songs. On this day, the groom's family delivers the
wedding dress to the bride's family, and then her
family takes the groom's wedding attire to his family.
The bride's family string hundreds of colored lights
over and around their home, creating an ostentatious
announcement of their daughter's forthcoming marriage.
Here, the bride-to-be receives a traditional henna
staining of her hands and feet. This traditional Muslim
art form invokes intricately designs to create beautiful
symbolic patterns. The bride-to-be is waited on by
her family while the henna stain dries overnight.
Third Day
of Pakistani Marriage
The wedding rites and ceremony in Pakistan take places
on the third day. The Pakistani bride and groom who
continue their traditions wear garments of red. The
bride's gown is very elaborate, as are her veil and
jewelry. Men wear a distinctive traditional turban
. After wedding vows are exchanged, the Holy Koran
is held over the new bride's head as she joins her
husband's family. The official paperwork is signed
in the presence of an Islamic priest and the guests.
Fourth Day of Pakistani Marriage
On the fourth day, the couple hosts their first dinner
as husband and wife. The groom's family invites all
of the guests to their home for a feast.
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