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  • Essay / Weddings and traditions - 752

    Are you wondering what types of weddings exist? There are actually many types of weddings, such as gypsy weddings, Indian weddings, Japanese weddings, etc. All of these weddings are different and unique, but the one that is the most vibrant and traditional is an Indian wedding. Indian weddings stand out because they have all these new and fun moments and parts. These weddings also follow a very strict religion, which makes the wedding more entertaining to watch. Marriage and wedding traditions emphasize the traditions of India because they value religion, respect tradition, and differ from American weddings. To begin with, Indian weddings have a number of religious components. Veer states in this quote that “the sanctity of Hindu marriage is more easily recognized as such” (Veer 153). This shows that they integrate their beliefs into many aspects of their lives. In stating the following it is said that religion there is sacred to them in almost everything they do. They also don't prefer someone to disrespect certain aspects of their religious union. An example of disrespect is if your cell phone rings while the couples were doing seven laps around the fire or talking when you're not supposed to be, this is also a form of disrespect to the marriage sacred of the couple which does not go well in the end. the ceremony for you. Even though they value sacred religion, it is also part of their religion to have certain aspects of their marriages. Additionally, Indians are not afraid to show their religion at their weddings. Research and Markets: A themed wedding in exotic locations is the driving force behind the wedding planning industry in India: “Weddings in India are a big deal…” (Frads). What is implied is that we Indian...... middle of paper ......ry.Works CitedResearch and Markets. "Research and Markets: Themed weddings in exotic locations are driving India's wedding planning industry, says Netscribes." Business wire (English) 10: Regional Business News.Web. March 5, 2014. Vainta, Ruth. Same-sex marriages, Hindu traditions and modern India. »Tikkun 25.4 (2010) 43. Literacy Reference Center. Internet. 5 March 2014. Veer, E 2009, “This day must be special: the exaggerated role contrast in a marriage in India”, Advances in Consumers Research-Asia-Pacific Conference Proceedings, 8, pp. 152-153, Full Business Source, EBSCO Host, Vienad. Internet. March 5, 2014. Ward, Claire. “Indian Wedding Crashers.” Maclean's 124.33/34(2011): 40 .Business Full source.Web. March 6, 2014. Woodham, Martha A. and Cummings, Walter. “The bride did what?!” : Etiquette for Impaired Marriage. Atlanta: Longstreet Press Inc., 1995.Print.