How to plan an interfaith wedding

 

Planning an interfaith relationship can become tricky. Making decisions can be confusing, since you don’t want to leave any traditions out; so consider rituals of both faiths! We all know you want your wedding day to be special that includes all the intricate thoughts without showing a lack of commitment.

 

The wedding day is the chance to prove the life-long success you endeavour!  So here are ways to help you get through the tough planning stages:

 

Visit both families

 

Taking regular trips down to your fiancés house will make their family feel more included into the wedding just as much as your own parents. It will provide a sense of warmth and you will be able to dig out ideas that both families wish to include. You’ll be sure to develop a better understanding; no doubt you will begin to become a tight-knit family before marriage!

 

 

Understand the ceremonies

 

If you take enough time to read into both ceremonies in either religions will enable you to understand how they are done. You don’t want to be clueless on the day of your wedding and be embarrassed! So avoid the discomfiture and practice the rituals, make sure you ask all the unanswered questions before the big day!

 

 

Include both religious traditions

When planning your wedding or other important family event, consider having something from both of your religious traditions in the ceremony. Some interfaith couples decide to have two separate ceremonies.

 

 

Split the wedding outfit

 

This may be costly, but perhaps consider two outfits for each religious ceremony. To be dressed in the traditional dress will make your wedding just that little bit more unique. It is well worth considering; you’ll be sure to make your in-laws even more accepting towards you.

 

Take time

 

Since you are essentially considering two religions, traditions, ceremonies and rituals; you need to make sure you have had enough time to plan. Even if you are engaged a year two, its for the best rather than rushing into the big day.

 

Decorate the venue accordingly

 

Mix and match the traditions together, decorate the venue by combining the two cultures together; no doubt it won’t be beautiful. Instead of questioning what to and what not to include, embrace all. Personalise it at your best!