A traditional Ethiopian wedding is full of vibrant colours and a delectable spread of spicy dishes of meat and vegetables. Pork is usually not present as many Ethiopian people are Muslim, Orthodox Christians, or Jewish. The ceremony is held according to the family’s religion; for a Muslim family the traditional Muslim ceremony is held, for the Jewish families a traditional Jewish ceremony is performed, and so forth.
A different type of Ethiopian marriage ceremony is the traditional wedding ceremony held among the Oromo people. They will prepare for the wedding for a month, and on the wedding day, relatives and other guests of the bride and groom assemble at their respective homes where they are fed well. The groom then dresses in specified attire, after being blessed by his parents, relatives and elders, he goes to the bride’s home along with his friends to pick his bride. On reaching the bride’s home, the groom and his men are met by the bride and her companions at the entrance beating drums. In Ethiopian marriage ceremonies, this is done to prevent the groom from accessing her home until he parts with the dowry. Ethiopian culture is bright and vibrant. Sometimes the couple is made to walk under an arch of orange candles after declaring to God their love and intentions toward one another.
At Babylon Productions, we offer over 25 years experience in helping make sure your wedding runs smoothly. We respect tradition and culture, and we want to make sure your wedding goes exactly as it should. Anything specific you require, and Babylon will do their best to provide. Our photographers and videographers will work with you to ensure your needs are met. Your wedding video is a grand production to us, so we want to make sure all the highlights are edited and put on your production exactly the way you want.
We are also proud to offer special service to women in the Muslim community. Our women-only staff offer the opportunity to have pictures taken privately, without the need to be fully covered. The female-only staff will also do the editing of the photos and videos in a private room, to ensure your privacy is kept sacred. Just another way Babylon Productions is there to help on your wedding day. Trust the experts in the wedding industry.
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