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Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, African, Caribbean, Chinese, same-sex and multicultural weddings in the UK.
Muslim weddings
Nikah, walima, mehndi and making it legal in the UK.
Guide · Muslim weddingsNikah and UK Law: Making Your Marriage LegalThis guide explains when a nikah is legally binding in the UK, when you need a separate civil ceremony, and the legal steps for notice and …Guide · Muslim weddingsWalima Reception: What It Is and How to Plan ItThis guide explains the walima reception, including when to hold it, who pays, guest numbers, dress, and whether it can be delayed or held …
- Can a couple do nikah twice?
- How much does a nikah Nama cost?
- How many gawah are needed for nikkah?
- Do Muslims get married in a mosque?
- How much do mosques charge for Nikkah?
- What do Muslims do on their first night of marriage?
Sikh weddings
Anand Karaj, the gurdwara, the milni and the reception.
Guide · Sikh weddingsSikh Wedding Guest Guide: Dress, Head Coverings and EtiquetteThis guide covers what guests need to know for a Sikh wedding in the UK, from dress and head coverings to removing shoes and behaviour insi…Guide · Sikh weddingsIs a Gurdwara Wedding Legal in the UK? Anand Karaj and Civil MarriageThis guide explains the legal status of the Anand Karaj in the UK, when you need a separate civil ceremony, and the rules for giving notice…
- Can Sikhs marry non-Sikhs?
- What happens at Anand Karaj?
- Why is Anand Karaj before 12?
- Can a Hindu do Anand Karaj?
- Can you drink alcohol at a Sikh wedding?
- How much money do you give at a Sikh wedding?
Hindu weddings
Sangeet, haldi, the mandap and the many events.
Guide · Hindu weddingsHindu Weddings in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide explains the full sequence of a Hindu wedding in the UK, from pre-wedding rituals to the ceremony itself, and covers legal statu…Guide · Hindu weddingsHaldi Ceremony: Meaning, Dress, Decor and GamesThis guide explains the haldi ceremony, a joyful pre-wedding ritual where turmeric paste is applied to the couple for glowing skin and good…Guide · Hindu weddingsSangeet Night: Ideas, Themes, Outfits and EntriesThis guide covers everything you need to plan a sangeet night, from pronunciation and what happens to decor, games, entries, and outfit ide…
- How long does a Hindu wedding take?
- Are Hindu weddings legal in the UK?
- Is there a color you shouldn't wear to an Indian wedding?
- What should a white woman wear to an Indian wedding?
- What should a non-Indian guest wear to an Indian wedding?
- What does an English person wear to an Indian wedding?
Jewish weddings
The chuppah, the ketubah and the traditions around the day.
Guide · Jewish weddingsThe Chuppah: Meaning, Building and Decorating IdeasThis guide explains the meaning of the chuppah, why it is open on all sides, and how to build, decorate, or rent one in the UK. You will al…Guide · Jewish weddingsThe Ketubah: Signing, Text and Legal Status in the UKThis guide explains everything about the ketubah, from its traditional signing and text to its legal status in the UK, and where to find on…
- What do Jewish weddings stand under?
- At what age can a Jewish girl marry?
- Can orthodox Jews marry non-Jews?
- How are Jewish weddings celebrated?
- What color to wear to a Jewish wedding?
- Can a non-Jewish person attend a Jewish wedding?
African weddings
Nigerian, Ghanaian and other African traditions and the traditional wedding.
- What should a woman wear as a guest at a Nigerian wedding?
- Who pays for an African wedding?
- Can you mix a traditional Nigerian wedding with a white wedding in the same day?
- Who pays for a traditional Nigerian wedding?
- What are the 3 best color combinations for a wedding in Nigeria?
- What color do African brides wear?
Caribbean weddings
Black cake, music and Caribbean traditions in British weddings.
Guide · Caribbean weddingsCaribbean Wedding Traditions and Customs ExplainedThis guide explains the rich traditions of Caribbean weddings, from rituals and attire to food and cake symbolism, and gives practical advi…Guide · Caribbean weddingsJamaican Black Cake Recipe and Wedding SignificanceThis guide explains the cultural meaning of Jamaican black cake at weddings, gives a practical recipe for making it in the UK, and helps yo…Guide · Caribbean weddingsCaribbean Wedding Guest Attire and EtiquetteThis guide explains what to wear as a guest at a Caribbean wedding, both in the UK and abroad, including colour rules like wearing black, a…
- How much does a Caribbean wedding cost?
- How much does Royal Caribbean charge for a wedding?
- How much does a cruise ship wedding typically cost?
- What are the traditional customs and rituals at a Caribbean wedding?
- What is Jamaican black cake and why is it served at weddings?
- How do you make traditional Jamaican black cake for a wedding?
Chinese weddings
The tea ceremony, red and gold, and the banquet.
Guide · Chinese weddingsChinese Tea Ceremony: Complete Wedding GuideThis guide walks you through the Chinese tea ceremony for a UK wedding, covering its meaning, history, step-by-step performance, gifts, dre…Guide · Chinese weddingsRed Envelopes at Chinese Weddings: Rules and AmountsThis guide explains the red envelope tradition at Chinese weddings, covering who gives them, when to give them, how much to give, what to w…Guide · Chinese weddingsChinese Wedding Banquet: Food, Courses and StructureThis guide explains the Chinese wedding banquet from start to finish, covering the structure, typical course counts, symbolic dishes, seati…
- What to wear to a Chinese tea ceremony as a guest?
- What happens in a Chinese tea ceremony?
- Why is the tea ceremony so important?
- What does tea mean in Chinese culture?
- How much money to give during a tea ceremony?
- What colors are not appropriate for a guest at a Chinese wedding?
Same-sex weddings
Ceremony wording, traditions to keep or drop and the legal side.
Guide · Same-sex weddingsSame-Sex Weddings in the UK: Legal GuideThis guide covers the legal requirements for same-sex weddings across the UK, including where they are legal, how to give notice, witnesses…Guide · Same-sex weddingsSame-Sex Wedding Ceremony Ideas and VowsThis guide covers same-sex wedding ceremony ideas, vows, readings, and traditions, plus how to choose an officiant, with UK legal facts. Th…Guide · Same-sex weddingsLGBT-Friendly Venues, Vendors and Wedding IdeasThis guide helps you find LGBT-friendly venues and vendors in the UK, with practical legal facts for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern …
- Where is same-sex marriage legal in the UK and worldwide?
- Where is same-sex marriage illegal?
- Can same-sex couples get married in the UK?
- When was same-sex marriage legalised in the UK?
- What is the legal definition of same-sex marriage?
- What is the difference between same-sex marriage and a civil partnership in the UK?
Mixed-faith and multicultural
Blending two families, two faiths and two sets of traditions.
Guide · Mixed-faith and multiculturalWho Can Officiate a Wedding Ceremony in the UK?This guide explains who can legally officiate a wedding in the UK, covering registrars, religious celebrants, humanist celebrants and inter…Guide · Mixed-faith and multiculturalHow to Blend Two Cultures in Your Wedding CeremonyThis guide offers practical etiquette and ideas for blending two cultures and faiths in your UK wedding ceremony, covering vows, readings, …
- Is it okay for a Hindu to marry a Sikh?
- What are the advantages of interfaith marriage?
- What is an interfaith family?
- What's the difference between interfaith and interreligious?
- Is interfaith marriage allowed in Judaism?
- Which religion has the most interfaith marriages?
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