A close friend of mine got married in canada last may, i loved her valima. they had it outside in this really lovely garden under a net tent. they invited close friends and family about 150 ppl. it was beautiful, instead of having round tables the had long retangle tables so there were only 4 tables. when it started to get dark they put on candles, it was really nice, and fun cause everyone knew eachother and we're really happy for the bride and groom and not just there for the food.
i find the whole cake cutting thing cheesy...like ekh.
what else...yes the whole sitting thing...hey everyone check me out im sitting here like a loof...duh boring.
A lil slow dance would be so sweet.. I’d rather have that than some performance, i like to participate, not watch :o And why the fk would parents be mad at the slow dance/speech frm groom to bride??
hide the bride and ask groom to find her. mil gaye to ballay ballay nahin to nikal jaye hoke thallay thallay
powerpoint presentations? wht do they show in them? brides bad hair day pictures? without makeup entry? groom’s dirty laundry? unorganized room or picking his nose? :halo: my wht this world is coming to. wedding should be enjoyable and not educational. next time ask ppl to be ready for a quiz after presentation. only those who pass will get to eat the dinner. failed ones will have to retry on next wedding.
Yeah, suddenly the traditional wedding does not sound so bad.. wtf, a powerpoint presentation :no:
I mean, having GOOOOOD (some non-desi) food is enough.
And just coz a wedding is elaborate or fancy , that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be blessed or the couple is doomed..
*Chameli420, Take 4 gavahs (witnesses) , go to mosque and do the nikkah. *
Very untraditional and unusual but very likeable in Islam!
Although my idea is most unusual and unique than any other ideas given here but with "other" ideas in mind, I doubt that you will take my advise, heen na ? :)
I agree, go to the mosque for the nikkah, its sure blessing for you to start of your life together. But if you do the nikkah day of the wedding, make sure it isn't done quietly. Make sure u have molvi sahib, educated Muslim man give a good khutba on the importance of nikkah/marriage and upholding it. It would be great if he can speak casually to the youth especially and just give a brief 10-15 minute speech where MUSIC IS NOT PLAYING in the background and there is silence. We had that at my cousin's wedding and everyone loved it. Actually it was emotional as the molvi sahib was an old good friend of my mamoo who had passed away....so people got emotional in rememberance...but in ay case....
after that let the ceremony begin with whatever you choose. How about using wedding favors, maybe the wedding cake shaped bubbles for children to blow on you during the rukhsati, makes a great movie....they also sell confetti where u can have bride/groom pic imprinted very small..........hmm
give out any favor of choice.....u can use luminaries in the walk way if wedding is at night and light up your entrance path..or just use simple diyas.
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