World Faiths
Weddings From Other Parts Of The World, And Other Customs.
Asian Weddings
 With increasing frequency David is asked to undertake that Toastmaster's
duties at Hindu, Muslim and Sikh weddings and it is essential to be very aware
of the differing customs at each ceremony.
He has met the situation where the Bridegroom, on horseback, was two hours
late on arrival. The Milni then increased in numbers, and on another occasion
the garlands for the Baarat were suddenly missing. He dealt with each situation
with grace, sensitivity and humour and still found time to assist the Bride's
sisters to steal the Groom's shoes!
From knowing when to bring the Groom and then the Bride to the Mandap, to
being able to explain to the European guests why the Bride's hands are
elaborately decorated with henna, David has a wealth of experience in assisting
the Bride, the Groom, the Families, the Organiser and the Caterer to ensure that
the day is both enjoyable and memorable.
 Humanist Weddings
Who will do the readings? When should they come forward? What music is
required? Who will cue it? Is it set up? Who will organise the photos, etc?
David has had the honour to be the Toastmaster at many Humanist weddings and
knows when to assist, and equally importantly when to become transparent!
Jewish Weddings
From having the bread and salt ready and the water and hand towel
strategically placed for the Rabbi on his arrival, to having the glass ready to
be wrapped in a towel for the Bridegroom to stamp on it. David has had the good
fortune to undertake his professional duties at many Jewish weddings and Bar
Mitzvahs.
Hungarian Weddings
Did you know that in Hungary it is traditional for the village headman to
pronounce a loud Hungarian poem to invite the wedding guests into the breakfast?
Together with Joe Bugner (the boxer's son) and an uncle, David learnt the poem
(in Hungarian!) which the three men delivered when Joe's second son was married.
Denmark – Russia – Poland – Lithuania
 From locating the special Scandinavian crown for a bride, to organising the
"Beating of the Bride" at a Georgian wedding. From the Bride donning her
Babushka for the dance, to the Bride and Groom stamping on the plates on their
way in to the wedding breakfast David is justifiably proud of his knowledge,
gathered over many years of research of customs from around the world. He will
be delighted to help you research and organise your particular celebration to
ensure that it is memorable, enjoyable and unique. |
