Recently I shot a wedding in Robins Park. The park is great wedding venue for those who like green parks. The facility is a passive neighborhood recreational area with a total of 160 acres and includes: vast open space, equestrian trail, play area equipment and several small gazebos, available on first come first serve basis.
Weddings themselves are something to be celebrated and rejoiced in the Philippines and are regarded as blessings. Many of the cultural traditions surrounding the wedding ceremony have revolved around abundance and fruitful unions. The ceremonies are full of color and are often blended traditionally due to the variety of ethnic groups. Often, the older generation is enlisted to make important decisions such as the actual wedding date. Selecting a favorable date of the year is done to add to the happy couple’s future good luck and fortune.
Filipino wedding ceremonies share many similarities to American ones, but nearly always include the major Catholic rites such as candle, veil, cord, and arrhae. One difference is the addition of sponsors. A sponsor is a friend or relative who has a high level of influence in the community. The more sponsors a couple attains, the more prosperous their union is reported to be. They also contribute to the wedding financially, assisting with the bride and groom’s expenses. The wedding party itself is considered to be a secondary sponsor but is not required to give money for the wedding. Filipino weddings seep in family tradition and are typically large and customized for the special couple. Many Filipinas consider it to be great luck to wed either a wealthy man or a foreigner.
The Philippines is known for their acceptance and friendliness when it comes to all individuals. Any wedding in this archipelago is sure to be a joyous occasion and an unforgettable party. Filipinos are part of a joyous culture and wish goodwill and blessings on all, especially the newly wedded. The islands are a fantastic tropical spot to go to for those seeking to get married and are accepting of all races due to their own special diversity.
When it comes to marriage, religion still takes precedence in many Filipino weddings. The majority of the country is Christian, with an overwhelming 80% of that group Roman Catholic. The Philippines are known for being only 1 of 2 Christian based countries in Asia. The dominance of Catholicism on the islands stems back to the Spanish take over by Magellan in the 1600s.
The Philippines is an island country with over 7,000 individual islands associated with it. There is much terrain and climate diversity includes both tropical rain forests and volcanic areas. The islands themselves are a mixture of cultures, including both eastern and western, due to his history and changing leadership. There is a fairly even amount of Asian, Spanish and American influences. The Philippines is a gorgeous tropical destination with plenty of tourism and luxurious lodging. This makes it a great spot for both the wedding and the honeymoon. Yet, be cautious if planning an outdoor wedding from June to November as that is the rainy season for this country.
The Philippines is quite a diverse country with a combination of natives, Spanish, American, Chinese and other ethnic groups. The two official languages of the Philippines are English and Filipino, making it easy for American tourists to get comfortable. However, there are over 180 different indigenous dialects for the islands, a small few of them are out of use today. The Philippine constitution recognizes both Spanish and Arabic. This makes for a land perfect for interracial dating and marriage between separate ethnic groups. In fact, offspring of many of these mixed racial couples are quite common and often referred to as Filipino mestizos. The history of marriage in the Philippines is as diverse as its culture. Around 1900, when the United States took over possession of the islands from Spain, an official document about the laws of marriage was drawn up for review by the American president. The Law of Marriage, as it was referred to, demonstrated that weddings were purely canonical and run by the Catholics of the country. In fact, while a Protestant could seek out a Protestant priest to get married, there was no law protecting those marriages and they could be considered invalid. The Catholic priests were the only ones overseeing marriage and they would only marry those of their own faith. The state was completely uninvolved with matters of marriage at this time. Then the priests would announce the potential nuptials in front of the parish for three Sundays in a row. If there was no objection, the couple could be wed on the day following the last Sunday announcement. There were no marriage licenses issued and any fees paid belonged to the church. Today there are both civil and religious requirements to get married on the islands.
To get married in the Philippines, you must be at least 18 years of age. All of those between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to attend some type of marriage counseling before the big day. You need to be at least 21 years old if you don’t have parental consent. For those between the ages of 21 and 25, it is required by law that you seek out the advice of both sets of parents before getting married.
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