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Post by palesa on Mar 5, 2009 4:04:10 GMT
Most of us will know that a much loved poster, Gringalais, is tying the knot today. I thought it would be nice if we could all post a wish for her and her fiance, preferably in as many different languages as possible.
Also, if there is a particular blessing/ritual or the like that is normally used at weddings in you part of the world/or a part of the world that you have traveled to, please feel free to add that.
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 5, 2009 4:51:21 GMT
 Les deseo toda la suerte que merecen y que sea el día más feliz de tus vidas. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2009 5:57:19 GMT
I'm not expecting her to have time to read any such stuff today, but when she gets around to it -- I hope everything went great!
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Post by palesa on Mar 5, 2009 5:59:03 GMT
 Congratulations on your marriage. I wish you a long journey together, filled with love, laughter and understanding. AFRIKAANSBaie geluk met jul huwelik. Ek wens jul n lang en gelukkige lewe saam, gevul met liefde, blydskap en opwinding. |
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Post by palesa on Mar 5, 2009 6:04:08 GMT
Zulu Weddings
The wedding process begins with the lobola agreement. In the Zulu kingdom, lobola is considered as a show of the grooms commitment to his future bride. It is also compensation to the father and his kraal for the loss of the girl. Zulu weddings are characterised by joyous singing and ululating, dancing and mock fighting by warriors in traditional dress. The women wear traditional headdresses, beautiful beaded necklaces and soft leather aprons.
No invitations are sent and the whole community can join in the celebrations. Unlike western style weddings no vows are exchanged. In Zulu wedding tradition the marriage is only finalised *when the bride is taken to be bathed and examined by her sisters the morning after the wedding.
* be glad that you are not marrying a Zulu!
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Post by happytraveller on Mar 5, 2009 6:21:10 GMT
 Best wishes to your wedding ! Wishing you two a long and happy life together. Die besten Wünsche zur Hochzeit ! Wünsche euch zwei ein langes und glückliches Leben. |
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 5, 2009 7:34:49 GMT
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Post by spindrift on Mar 5, 2009 8:45:16 GMT
A bouquet of flowers for you both  |
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Post by bazfaz on Mar 5, 2009 9:15:25 GMT
Every happiness.
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Post by Jazz on Mar 5, 2009 12:03:57 GMT
I wish you happiness,  |
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Post by palesa on Mar 5, 2009 12:53:46 GMT
Her ceremony was about 30 mins ago, so she should be Mrs Gringalais by now.
*pops champagne*
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Post by happytraveller on Mar 5, 2009 13:03:03 GMT
Do you know if she keeps her name palesa ?
*cheers*
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Post by repertoire on Mar 5, 2009 13:18:35 GMT
As the Turkish saying goes:
May you both age on one pillow.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2009 13:19:38 GMT
Gratulacj&!!!! (POLISH)
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Post by happytraveller on Mar 5, 2009 13:55:25 GMT
As the Turkish saying goes: May you both age on one pillow. I like this ! |
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Post by tillystar on Mar 5, 2009 14:17:50 GMT
I like that too! Here is to a long and happy life together - Zorionak!!!! (Basque)  |
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Post by BigIain on Mar 5, 2009 17:57:46 GMT
Well the main tradition at Scottish weddings is to get everybody very, VERY drunk!!!
I hope that your partnership brings love and much happiness.
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Post by auntieannie on Mar 5, 2009 20:14:46 GMT
Je vous souhaite un heureux mariage, Gringalais & Mr Gringo!
Tous mes voeux de bonheur et de santé.
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Post by rikita on Mar 5, 2009 20:37:01 GMT
best wishes... and hope you have a great wedding party and all...
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Post by tillystar on Mar 6, 2009 11:12:37 GMT
In the Basque Country it is traditional to have dancers greet the couple as they come out of the church. Here are your dancers Gringlais:
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Post by gringalais on Mar 7, 2009 2:49:52 GMT
Well the main tradition at Scottish weddings is to get everybody very, VERY drunk!!! I hope that your partnership brings love and much happiness. THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE WELL WISHES!!! Sounds like here, although we were starting to run out of food, but there is still a decent amount of booze left. Knowing some friends and how they can consume alcohol at such an occasion, we made sure to have more than enough. We had to order more sushi and luckily my husband (weird saying that) went to a Costco-type place and bought large quantities of cheese, salame and crackers. In the end when nothing else was left, we at least had that to put out. I was not nervous at all until right before the ceremony and then during the first part of it. I basically gripped his hand and leaned into him to not show the nerves. I don't remember much of what the Justice of the Peace said. I guess that is pretty typical. I know this is what I want, but signing and making it official still is a big thing. It was really touching that almost everyone that we invited showed up and was so happy for us. We said we didn't need any gifts, but still people gave us some nice stuff, typical wedding gifts, towels, glasses, serving plates, etc. It is a bit weird being married, since the both of us in the past pretty much thought that we would never get married. He sent in an online job application today and as is typical here, you have to indicate if you are single, married, widowed, etc. It took him a second to realize he had to put married. And who walked off with a full bottle of rum, we will never know, but it makes me laugh. At least we bought it 3 for the price of 2. I have put up pictures, those that are on my Facebook, can see them, if you aren't and want the link, let me know. |
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Post by gringalais on Mar 7, 2009 3:26:46 GMT
Oh, and as far as last names, the woman always keeps her last name here.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 3:32:50 GMT
I saw the pics,I kept looking for Bixa,Palesa,Happy and gang,they must have been powdering their noses. Great shots,everyone looked like they were having a grand time.Is Mr. Gringa a Ramones fan?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 3:35:00 GMT
Also,our first honeymooner in ANY PORT!
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 7, 2009 4:01:17 GMT
Wonderful to hear from you, Mrs. Gringa, and that your special day went really well. Fond regards to you both.
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Post by happytraveller on Mar 7, 2009 8:36:30 GMT
You two are such a lovely couple ! I love the dress  Well done Mrs. Gringa ! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 11:44:21 GMT
"Mrs. Gringa" sounds like the recently hired cooking and cleaning woman! You'll always be an internet free spirit to me, Gringa.
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Well done Mrs. Gringa !