Haitian Wedding Traditions

[jul&ali 0]

I am trying to start some wedding planning while waiting for our k-1 visa. My fiance is Haitian and we would like to incorporate some Haitian traditions into our wedding ceremony/reception. I would love some ideas and to hear how other brides incorporated aspects of their SO's culture and traditions into their ceremony/receptions.

Thanks!

[SuperDuper! 230]

voodoo?

[Mary Lou 681]

voodoo?

I know you meant to be funny But please respect the OP's respect for ideas.

[JaHoney 3]

Yeah i agree that was a crappy response, and quite stereotypical IMO. JULEALI, pm Phillyfashionista from the yardie thread, she can give you some ideas she is of haitian descent

[phillyfashionista 8]

I am trying to start some wedding planning while waiting for our k-1 visa. My fiance is Haitian and we would like to incorporate some Haitian traditions into our wedding ceremony/reception. I would love some ideas and to hear how other brides incorporated aspects of their SO's culture and traditions into their ceremony/receptions.

Thanks!

Bonjour Juleali

Where is your Husband from in Haiti I have family in Mariani. I take it you are not getting married in Haiti and in the US?

[phillyfashionista 8]

This response was totally disrespectful and in poor taste.

Bonjour Juleali

I see that you filed for K1 so you will be getting married here. I suggest you and your fiance become involved in a Haitian church and the Houngan/Priest will certainly incorporate the tradition into your ceremony. What city are you in?

Edited March 30, 2009 by phillyfashionista

[jul&ali 0]

I am trying to start some wedding planning while waiting for our k-1 visa. My fiance is Haitian and we would like to incorporate some Haitian traditions into our wedding ceremony/reception. I would love some ideas and to hear how other brides incorporated aspects of their SO's culture and traditions into their ceremony/receptions.

Thanks!

Bonjour Juleali

Where is your Husband from in Haiti I have family in Mariani. I take it you are not getting married in Haiti and in the US?

He's from Cap Haitian, but lives in Jacmel now.

[SuperDuper! 230]

I'm sorry you are embarrassed for the rich cultural tradition of voodoo. It is also a religion there, and helps many people. If we cast our culture aside when coming to a new country, we can forget where we came from and that it made us who we are. Good luck on a beautiful wedding! Peace.

[jul&ali 0]

This response was totally disrespectful and in poor taste.

Bonjour Juleali

I see that you filed for K1 so you will be getting married here. I suggest you and your fiance become involved in a Haitian church and the Houngan/Priest will certainly incorporate the tradition into your ceremony. What city are you in?

Yeah, we want to get married here in the states. I live about half way between Montreal and Boston, in VT. I lived in Boston for quite a while (8yrs) and there is a wonderful Haitian community there. If we don't settle in Boston after we get married, we'll defiantly be spending a lot of time there. Thanks for your response.

[Mo_Mati 2]

I cannot add anything specific in terms of Haitian traditions. But it is great that you already know of a Haitiian Community in the area. That could be a big help.

I know that in our expereince my husband couldn't really think of "marriage traditions" that were specific to his country. So instead, we took the route of integrating more cultural pieces to make his friends/family/culture present. For example we had a bilingual/bicultural mass (including typical music from his home church, etc) and his family wrote a letter that was read during the mass (no one was able to make it for the ceremony because they were denied tourist visas...grr). Then, at the reception we invited a Chilean dance group to come to present the traditional dances from the regions (so that family and friends who had never gone to Chile could feel a bit more of the culture)...and we also got up to dance the traditional cueca. We also had some typical chilean food prepared, pictures and stories from Chile as part of our decorations, US and Chilean flags, etc.

Good luck

[phillyfashionista 8]

I'm sorry you are embarrassed for the rich cultural tradition of voodoo. It is also a religion there, and helps many people. If we cast our culture aside when coming to a new country, we can forget where we came from and that it made us who we are. Good luck on a beautiful wedding! Peace.

It's obvious that you are ignorant and uneducated as to what you are commenting on and only are influenced by Hollywood and their stereotype place on a culture that is rich in history and severely stigmatized . There is no need for you to attempt to explain my culture nor insinuate any embarrassment because you are again mistaken. Your comment nor picture post had no reference to immigrating to a foreign land but mocking Vodun ( the correct spelling). Next time you want to negatively comment on on someone's culture please have the courtesy to at least do your research.

[^KK^ 3]

You go Philly...you told him!!

[phillyfashionista 8]

This response was totally disrespectful and in poor taste.

Bonjour Juleali

I see that you filed for K1 so you will be getting married here. I suggest you and your fiance become involved in a Haitian church and the Houngan/Priest will certainly incorporate the tradition into your ceremony. What city are you in?

Yeah, we want to get married here in the states. I live about half way between Montreal and Boston, in VT. I lived in Boston for quite a while (8yrs) and there is a wonderful Haitian community there. If we don't settle in Boston after we get married, we'll defiantly be spending a lot of time there. Thanks for your response.

Bonsoir that is fabulous, you will definitely be in good hands within the Haitian community, they will be extremely resourceful. Aaah Jacmel, now you are making me homesick I haven't looked at your timeline yet but do you have long left in your journey.

[jul&ali 0]

I cannot add anything specific in terms of Haitian traditions. But it is great that you already know of a Haitiian Community in the area. That could be a big help.

I know that in our expereince my husband couldn't really think of "marriage traditions" that were specific to his country. So instead, we took the route of integrating more cultural pieces to make his friends/family/culture present. For example we had a bilingual/bicultural mass (including typical music from his home church, etc) and his family wrote a letter that was read during the mass (no one was able to make it for the ceremony because they were denied tourist visas...grr). Then, at the reception we invited a Chilean dance group to come to present the traditional dances from the regions (so that family and friends who had never gone to Chile could feel a bit more of the culture)...and we also got up to dance the traditional cueca. We also had some typical chilean food prepared, pictures and stories from Chile as part of our decorations, US and Chilean flags, etc.

Good luck

Thanks for the inspiration! You've given me some great ideas.

[jul&ali 0]

This response was totally disrespectful and in poor taste.

Bonjour Juleali

I see that you filed for K1 so you will be getting married here. I suggest you and your fiance become involved in a Haitian church and the Houngan/Priest will certainly incorporate the tradition into your ceremony. What city are you in?

Yeah, we want to get married here in the states. I live about half way between Montreal and Boston, in VT. I lived in Boston for quite a while (8yrs) and there is a wonderful Haitian community there. If we don't settle in Boston after we get married, we'll defiantly be spending a lot of time there. Thanks for your response.

Bonsoir that is fabulous, you will definitely be in good hands within the Haitian community, they will be extremely resourceful. Aaah Jacmel, now you are making me homesick I haven't looked at your timeline yet but do you have long left in your journey.

We've pretty much just begun. We sent in our K-1 application in November and have yet to hear anything about our NOA 2...I hope it will be very soon. Jacmel is the best. I spent almost two years living there and miss every minute away. I went back in February for a week to see my fiance and will be back this summer. Hopefully he'll have his interview while I'm there and will come back with me! Have you been recently?