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Wait...! I need help too!! My FH's family is from Trinidad... And his family has NEVER been to a 'New York' wedding, and I would love any input to incorporate their traditions also.. I'm Italian, so my family knows how to go 'over board', but his family is VERY simple, but I want them as much a part of the wedding as possible... Any help is very much appreciated... Thanks!!

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Posted by Ronkonkomonga

could you send me those instructions on the polish ceremony too. I want to see what its about. my FH's grandfather was polish and I think it would make him happy to have that part of the ceremony. But can you just add sections to a Catholic ceremony?

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you will find some informations here click the linky

oh and I found more information for you linky dinky

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Posted by Ronkonkomonga

could you send me those instructions on the polish ceremony too. I want to see what its about. my FH's grandfather was polish and I think it would make him happy to have that part of the ceremony. But can you just add sections to a Catholic ceremony?

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The Maitre'd or band leader introduces the parents, the Bridal Party and then the Bride and Groom. When the parents are introduced, they should walk directly to the front of the main table and wait for the newly married couple. When the Bride and Groom are introduced, the Polish Wedding March should be played by the band. The Bride and Groom circle the dance floor as a general greeting to all of the guests and then proceed to the front of the main table where the ceremony will be conducted with the parents. (The Bridal Party can be seated at the main table or they can gather on each side of the parents to witness the ceremony.)

On a small table in front of the main table should be a tray with the following: a small dish of salt, 2 small slices of rye bread and a glass of wine. When everyone is ready, the Master of Ceremonies should read the following text as the ceremony is conducted.

Introduction Text

'This is a long cherished Polish tradition which has been passed down through the centuries. It symbolizes the union of the Bride and Groom and their families'.

Ceremony Text

'The Bride and Groom are being greeted by their parents with bread and salt and a glass of wine. The parents sprinkle the bread with salt and give it to both of the newlyweds to eat. The bread represents the parents hope that their children will never experience hunger or need, the salt reminds the couple that their life may be difficult at times and they must learn together to cope with life's struggles.

The parents now present the glass of wine to the Bride and Groom for each of them to drink. With the wine, the parents hope that they will never thirst and that they will have a life of good health and cheer and share the company of many good friends.

The parents now join in kissing the bride and groom as a welcome to the family and as a sign of their love and unity.'

End of Ceremony

At the end of the ceremony, the bride, groom and their parents proceed to their tables and await grace before the meal.

Instructions

1. The Maitre'd or Band Leader announces the parents. Parents go to the center of the floor in front of the head table and await the Bride and Groom. On a small table there should be a tray, containing a small dish of salt, 2 slices of rye bread and a glass of wine.

2. The Maitre'd or Band Leader now announces the Bridal Party.

3. The Maitre'd or Band Leader announces the Bride and Groom. The Polish Wedding March should be played as the Bride and Groom enter the reception hall. At this time the Bride and Groom go to the front of the main table where their parents are waiting to greet them for the ceremony.

4. The parents then perform the ceremony with the Bride and Groom as the script is read by the Maitre'd or Band Leader:



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Posted by gina674

Wait...! I need help too!! My FH's family is from Trinidad... And his family has NEVER been to a 'New York' wedding, and I would love any input to incorporate their traditions also.. I'm Italian, so my family knows how to go 'over board', but his family is VERY simple, but I want them as much a part of the wedding as possible... Any help is very much appreciated... Thanks!!

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What kind of ceremony are you having? What religion is he?

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oh any ones for Korean traditions I would love to hear it

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Posted by gina674

Wait...! I need help too!! My FH's family is from Trinidad... And his family has NEVER been to a 'New York' wedding, and I would love any input to incorporate their traditions also.. I'm Italian, so my family knows how to go 'over board', but his family is VERY simple, but I want them as much a part of the wedding as possible... Any help is very much appreciated... Thanks!!

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My family is from the Caribbean (my dad is Trinidadian). One tradition that we will be having is serving a wedding fruitcake as a favor. A lot of West Indian families like to have this tradition at their weddings. You might also want to consider having steel pan at your cocktail hour or during dinner. Steel pan originated in Trinidad so I am sure they would love that. Or if possible, make sure your dj plays a little bit of calypso and soca during dancing sets. One other thing you might want to do is see if the hall might be willing to make a couple of West Indian (curried chicken, rice and peas, roti) dishes for the cocktail hour or as one of the dinner entrees. If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

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ALOT OF THE ITALIAN ONES I HAVE HEARD ABOUT BUT NEVER THE ONE ABOUT THE GREEN PJS. MY FH MOTHER IS 100% ITALIAN AND SO IS HE. SHE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN FORMIA ITALY, AND HIS FATHER WAS FROM SICILY.

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Posted by lanikai


My family is from the Caribbean (my dad is Trinidadian). One tradition that we will be having is serving a wedding fruitcake as a favor. A lot of West Indian families like to have this tradition at their weddings. You might also want to consider having steel pan at your cocktail hour or during dinner. Steel pan originated in Trinidad so I am sure they would love that. Or if possible, make sure your dj plays a little bit of calypso and soca during dancing sets. One other thing you might want to do is see if the hall might be willing to make a couple of West Indian (curried chicken, rice and peas, roti) dishes for the cocktail hour or as one of the dinner entrees. If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

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First... We are both Catholic, and are getting married in a church....

Second... Thankyou so much for the ideas, I know his family will totally appreciate them.. We just foud out recently that some of his family might be able to make it up for the wedding, and I really want to make it special for them and for FH.... The steel drums, sounds like a wonderful idea also, Dave loves them!! Thank you again.. If there are any more ideas, keep them coming!!!! Gina

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I am italian, he is irish. Neither 100%, but that is the one we identify with the most. Any ideas of things we could do together? Anyone have any irish traditions at all?

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Found something for you Irish folk out there.

http://www.ireland-information.com/articles/irishweddingtraditions.htm

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Posted by maralynne

my grandmother is full polish and she wants me to honor a polish tradition...

You take a cracker pour honey over it than dose it with salt and eat it to help you to remember to take the bitter with the sweet...

sounds gross... i dont think i want to do it

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I am Polish and I have never heard about that maybe she is from a different part of Poland

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i think that sounds alot like the bread salt wine polish ceremony
i have never heard of using honey though

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Posted by gina674

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Posted by lanikai


My family is from the Caribbean (my dad is Trinidadian). One tradition that we will be having is serving a wedding fruitcake as a favor. A lot of West Indian families like to have this tradition at their weddings. You might also want to consider having steel pan at your cocktail hour or during dinner. Steel pan originated in Trinidad so I am sure they would love that. Or if possible, make sure your dj plays a little bit of calypso and soca during dancing sets. One other thing you might want to do is see if the hall might be willing to make a couple of West Indian (curried chicken, rice and peas, roti) dishes for the cocktail hour or as one of the dinner entrees. If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

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First... We are both Catholic, and are getting married in a church....

Second... Thankyou so much for the ideas, I know his family will totally appreciate them.. We just foud out recently that some of his family might be able to make it up for the wedding, and I really want to make it special for them and for FH.... The steel drums, sounds like a wonderful idea also, Dave loves them!! Thank you again.. If there are any more ideas, keep them coming!!!! Gina

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You are most welcome! If I may be of anymore help, let me know! Happy planning!

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Thank you!! You are soo sweet!!