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Hi Everyone, I am of Haitian decent. I have been talking to my family and asking them if there were any special traditions that Haitian people do at weddings. They have not been able to tell me of any. Are you aware of any?
I dont know of any particular ritual for weddings but I will ask my mom and I will let you know if there is any
I'm not Haitian, but I am West Indian. My mom is from Trinidad and my Father is from Grenada. Some west indian traditions that they told me about is to give a piece of black cake to the guests to carry home (or of course you can serve the black cake, but you have to have it). Also, my father told me that after I get married the limo should circle my house once before going on to the reception. He said it's like saying farewell and giving thanks to your parents and all they provided to you. I have a couple of Haitian friends so I'll try to see if they know of any particular to the Haitian culture.
yes I didnt remember the black cake I am giving that out in small cake boxes at the reception
Posted by chachou22
yes I didnt remember the black cake I am giving that out in small cake boxes at the reception
The Black cake is not part of Haitian culture although its popular in much of the Caribbean. I don't really know of many traditions, I couldn't find anything when I was planning my wedding. I would make sure to use a DJ that can play Haitian music-I used Elegancia Entertainment and they were fabulous. Just an FYI, if youre family is anything like mine they will bring gifts to the reception. That's the only tradition that I have noticed at multiple weddings. You need a gift table and make sure someone can bring them home for you.
what about putting the black rice in your menu, or the conch (lambi).my fsil is doing the black rice at her wedding .
Posted by kay
what about putting the black rice in your menu, or the conch (lambi).my fsil is doing the black rice at her wedding .
Posted by septbride
I'm Haitian and I don't know of any wedding traditions. I did not have any at my wedding. I did tie in some Caribbean traditions though.
Posted by marc_rai
Posted by kay
what about putting the black rice in your menu, or the conch (lambi).my fsil is doing the black rice at her wedding .
Oh my gosh I love lambi, I just never knew what it was. It's conch? Thanks. My mom makes it as a stew.
I love lambi. Actually, my uncle makes the best lambi. The only problem is the hall will not really allow to bring some.
