From the wedding decorations to the love phrases that you will include in your vows, everything can be adapted to an intercultural ceremony. It is a way of exchanging wedding rings that is becoming more and more common, as several factors influence people from different cultures to unite in love.

What is an intercultural marriage

An intercultural link is one celebrated by two persons of different ethnicity or nationality In fact, according to figures provided by the Civil Registry, between 2009 and 2018, 22,375 marriages were performed between Chileans and foreign citizens.

Now, in addition to the migrant population, we must also consider those couples who meet in the context of vacation. And it is not only Chile is a tourist country from north to south, but the possibilities of travel are increasingly at hand. But not only that, since also an intercultural marriage between two chileans is possible For example, between a Mapuche and a person from Rapa Nui, or between a Catholic and a Muslim.

What does an intercultural marriage entail? In addition to both partners having different cultures and traditions, in some cases they do not speak the same language or profess the same religion.

How to celebrate an intercultural marriage

If you will exchange your gold rings with a person who belongs to another ethnicity or country, there are several ideas you can take to incorporate into your link.

Bilingual Ceremony

Do you speak different languages? If so, then organize a ceremony in which you can declare their vows in both languages Or, choose a single language and have a translator for the highlights. The idea is for both of you to feel totally in tune with each other, and for your family members to be able to understand and participate as well.

Mixed banquet

Take advantage of your different nationalities, if applicable, to organize a banquet that mixes typical gastronomy and of their land For example, you can focus the cocktail on the cuisine of one country, while the main course or dessert can be based on that of the other. Also, don't forget that the cocktails are the most important items, so show off with typical drinks from both countries. You can even set up a themed bar for each nation.

Decoration

One proposal is play with their respective national colors You can also use an arrangement of flags as table centerpieces, or use postcards from your place of origin as table markers. On the other hand, use chalkboards to write beautiful love phrases in English and Spanish, if applicable. Or in Spanish or French. It will be adetail that your guests will love.

Combining customs

Incorporate customs of the countries or cultures involved. is another item that will connect them with their roots, regardless of where they get married. For example, while breaking the wedding cake is a classic tradition in Chile, in Mexico it is the "dance of the snake". Also, assuming it is a Chilean/Mexican wedding, they can surprise at different times with a folkloric group of cuecas, and then move to a serenade ofIn this way, the typical music will also be present.

Symbolic rites

Finally, if you both profess different faiths, a good idea would be to replacing the religious act with a symbolic ceremony This way they will not have to renounce their respective religions, nor force their families to attend a temple that is not comfortable for them.

Otherwise, symbolic rites you will find something for everyone Among them, the tying of hands, the planting of a tree, the wine ceremony, the ritual of the candles or the painting of a blank canvas, among many others.

With respect to the groom's suit, the bride's dress or the guests' outfit in general, you can also adapt them to your culture, or incorporate certain characteristic elements, such as island flower crowns to accompany the bridesmaids' up-do hairstyles.