The world we are subsisting in today is undoubtedly hyper globalized. We are, each of us, living in a melting pot of traditions and cultures. And it isnt at all wondrous that one is likely to find a handful of denizens of different races, religions, affiliations, and cultures in the selfsame radius within a kilometer.
It is even a lesser thing to be wondered at how interfaith weddings are now common. We dont sweat the small stuff anymore. Everyone likely knows someone who knows someone whove married into a different sect and culture, though to some traditionalists thats as good as distinct as another species.
Now, however, here comes adulthood in all its complications. These aforementioned complications include choosing a life partner. Unless youve been living in an underground cave or something, it would do to realize that we are now in the modern, hyper globalized world of the twenty first century, and overt traditionalism, fascism, and other isms are not so much the fads anymore.
The first things to consider are the parts and customs of each faith involved, that which should be necessarily subsumed in the planning process. The couple should brainstorm on how best to machinate a meaningful and yet friendly and tactful ceremony. They should constructively involve each family member or friend relevant to each of them.
Also, its quite self evident that couples should engage in some or other form of pre marital counseling before the event itself. This applies even when they view themselves as particularly strong minded and resolute. This activity will allow them to put things into perspective and even suggest considerations that they perhaps havent though about, even when they think all is answered and planned and well accounted for.
Even general considerations, such as the blessing and reconciling of their respective families, are hard enough all by themselves. Unanswered issues like this will no doubt cause a blight on their wedding day, and may be a ground for brewing problems and resentments. It would always do to address these issues right off the bat and right when the sentiments are fresh and raw.
The couple would also have to compromise other great aspects of the wedding, from the processional, to the marriage rites, even the symbolic actions and pronouncements that grant or consider them as married. There is the type of clothing to take into account, as with the yarmulke, and even the symbolic wedding objects. All the need for singularities may extend all the way to the reception. Also, tactfully consider your guests, in that they may be uncomfortable with the other religious themes due to a sense of unfamiliarity, exclusion, and even persecution. Theres just no limit in the ways in which you can offend other people. Thats the sad fact in this overtly politically correct world.
All this augurs your marital life and bliss. Planning it is a tricky business. But good outcomes are certainly achievable, and also certainly worth it.
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