This weekend we went to three weddings. Friday we made two
potato sides to take to the reception that night. Carline let me borrow one of
her dresses and Asmene did my hair. Everyone was running around all day getting
ready for the wedding at 3. We arrived just in time to see everyone walk down
the aisle. The bride and groom sat down up front along with the best man and
maid of honor. The preacher spoke. There was exchanging of vows and then rings.
We sang and prayer for the couple. They signed the marriage certificate as a
part of the ceremony. The preacher proclaimed them husband and wife, they
kissed, and everyone cheered.
We took lots of pictures. The reception was in a banquet
hall. It was very beautifully decorated. Members of the wedding party gave
toasts. A couple people sang songs for the couple. There was good food. We left
before the cutting of the cake. I think they told me it wouldn’t be over until
around 1am. My first Haitian wedding was a great experience!
Saturday, there were two weddings, one right after the
other. The first one had purple decorations, which were then torn down and gold
ribbons put up for the second wedding. The second one was actually a 50th
wedding anniversary. I did learn that if a couple wants to get engaged the man’s
parents go to the woman’s house. The woman’s parents call her and ask for these
parents are here for her. She will say yes then leave. The parents will then
discuss the arrangements for a wedding.
I had a busy weekend and it doesn’t look to be slowing down
any with Christmas coming in the next few days.
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