Indian And American Weddings

My stepfather hails from Guyana, and their culture is influenced by India. So I am familiar with Indian culture. Guyana can be found in South America. Guyana is the only Caribbean country that isn’t an island. In June last year, I was able to visit New York to help with an Indian wedding. There are many differences between Indian and American weddings, including the ceremony, preparation, and food.

Indian brides are prepared one year before the couple marries. Indians will send their bride to a fat camp, depending on where she is from. For them, this signifies healthiness. The ceremony begins at home, with the groom asking the bride’s father to give her his hand. If the father of bride accepts the gift, they move on to a special altar. Finally, they end their celebration at the home of the groom. You can only serve native foods like red beans, spicy spinach, and roti. They can only serve Indian food. It’s amazing that they don’t allow guests to have other food. American weddings are simpler than Indian. The ceremony is prepared at least one year in advance. The ceremony begins and ends at the church. They then host a food reception. American weddings are known for their diverse cuisine.

Let’s conclude that marriage is something every society shares. However, their wedding celebrations can be very different. They all want the same thing: to unite two families and to celebrate the couple’s love.