Dive into wedding traditions from around the world: religious ceremonies, cultural rituals and customs.
10 articles
A guide to the Lebanese wedding in France: the zaffe, the Lebanese buffet, the music, and the traditions. Timeline, detailed budget, and specialized vendors.
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A guide to the Turkish wedding in France: kına gecesi (henna night), söz, nişan, ceremony and reception. Traditions, budget and specialized vendors.
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The complete guide to a Senegalese wedding in France: the Takk ceremony, traditional attire, griot, African caterer. Traditions, budget and specialized vendors.
6 min read
Discover the Japanese wedding: the Shinto ceremony (shinzen-shiki), the sake exchange, traditional attire, and how to plan one in France with NUPLY.
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A complete guide to the Moroccan wedding in France: henna, negafa, halal caterer, oriental decor. Traditions, detailed budget, and practical tips.
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The complete guide to the Chinese wedding: tea ceremony, the symbolism of red and gold, traditional banquet. Plan your wedding with NUPLY vendors.
5 min read
From the mehendi to the phera, discover the rituals of the Indian wedding (Hindu, Sikh, South Indian). Practical tips and specialized vendors with NUPLY.
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Everything you need to know about the Jewish wedding: the chuppah, the ketubah, the seven blessings, the breaking of the glass, and more. Find your kosher vendors with NUPLY.
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Everything you need to know about the Muslim wedding: the nikah, the mahr, the walima, cultural traditions, and how NUPLY helps you find halal and experienced vendors.
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Discover the steps, traditions and practical tips for preparing your Christian wedding (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox). Find the right vendors with NUPLY.
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In France, only the civil wedding, held at the town hall, is legally binding. The religious wedding follows the chosen faith and has no legal effect. The secular ceremony, also without legal standing, is a personalized celebration led by an officiant, often outdoors.
A secular ceremony is fully customizable: it is led by an officiant and alternates speeches, symbolic rituals (ribbon ritual, sand ritual, vows), contributions from loved ones and music. It usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes and often takes place at the reception venue.
You can include rituals from around the world depending on your origins and wishes: exchange of vows, candle or sand ritual, henna, throwing rice or petals, cultural first dances. What matters is choosing traditions that are meaningful to you and explaining them to your guests.
Find vendors who know your traditions, and keep budget and guests in one place. It's free for couples.
