What is a Fatiha?
A Fatiha is a blessing for the new couple. This custom involves the reading of the first verse of the Quran in the presence of the new couple with their immediate family and sometimes extended relatives. The Fatiha is an intimate affair that lasts a few hours.
What does ceremonial wedding mean?
Ceremonial marriage is a common form of marriage in which a couple follows laws and procedures specified by the state in order to gain recognition of their marriage (ex. buying a marriage license, participating in a ceremony led by an authorized official, having witnesses at a ceremony).
What do you call a non religious wedding?
Humanist wedding ceremonies allow for far greater personalisation than religious ceremonies, which must inevitably follow the directions of a particular church or institution. This allows the ceremony to incorporate words and rituals from a wide range of cultures.
How long are Filipino weddings?
3-day
Jane: Traditionally, Filipino weddings would have a 3-day event and bring the family and guests home for a celebration. My Mother had her own 3-day wedding, so this is a tradition that is still around.
