Pakistani Wedding
Traditional Pakistani marriage celebrations lasts for four days.
First Day of the Celebration
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 the Celebration
The second day is reserved for a big celebration called Mehndi 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 strings 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 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 is the Marriage Ceremony
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 Quran 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 and Final Day of Wedding Program in Pakistan
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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