Ceremonies & Rituals
Anand Karaj: How a Sikh Wedding Is Actually Structured
The ceremony takes place in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib and turns on four hymns. Understanding the Laavan explains almost…
Preeti Ramnani
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Ceremonies & Rituals
The Nikah: Consent, Witnesses and the Mahr Explained
An Islamic marriage is contracted rather than performed. Knowing which elements are required, and which are custom, clears up most…
Ceremonies & Rituals
Christian Wedding Ceremonies Differ Far More Than Most People Expect
A Catholic nuptial mass, an Orthodox crowning and a free church service have little in common beyond the couple. Assuming one form…
Ceremonies & Rituals
Rituals That Honour Parents and Elders, and Why They Matter
Many traditions contain a moment where the couple formally acknowledge the generation above them. It is often the part families…
Guests & Etiquette
Building a Guest List by Rule Instead of by Argument
Deciding names one at a time turns every invitation into a judgement about a person. Deciding categories turns it into arithmetic.
Guests & Etiquette
Plus-Ones: Setting a Policy and Applying It to Everybody
There is no universal rule about partners, so you have to make one. The only requirement is that it applies without exception.
Guests & Etiquette
What You Owe Guests Who Have Travelled, and What You Do Not
Inviting someone across a border is asking them to spend a considerable amount. Being clear about what is provided is the whole of…