Native American Wedding Experiences

Native American weddings are a true reflection of a couple's inner spirituality and beliefs. For those from another culture, this ceremony offers a truly distinctive wedding experience. Some couples embrace traditions from their heritage, and others prefer a more personal approach. Either way, a Native American wedding offers a unique ceremony that incorporates a respect and understanding of individual beliefs and traditions.

Native American culture is composed of many tribes, each with distinct traditions and customs. It is difficult to characterize any aspect of a particular wedding as being uniquely ‘Native American.’ Some traditions are common to many tribes, while others are unique to a single tribe.

Singing is the dominant form of musical expression, with instrumental music serving primarily as rhythmic accompaniment. Native American love songs are often played by men on flutes. Other instruments may include drums, rattles and whistles.

Native American weddings are simple yet elaborate ceremonies. Simple because traditionally not a lot of preparation was necessary for the location; nature provides its own flowers and beauty. Elaborate because of the importance placed on sacred vows, tradition and prayer.

A Native American Wedding ceremony includes the following components:

Smudging: This is done to purify the body mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally using either sage or sweet grass. As the smoke rises into the heavens it carries our prayers and well wishes to the Creator and into the universe.
Opening Prayer: Praying for blessings from the spirit world and the Creator.
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Blanket Ceremony & Binding Wrists: This is done to signify acceptance and blessings from the couple’s respective families. The binding signifies the couple’s union in the physical life and also the spiritual realm.
Closing Prayer: Praying for blessings from the spirit world and the Creator.
Drumming: Traditional Native American Wedding ceremony drum accompaniment
Gifting of Tobacco: The tobacco offering is to express the couple’s sincerity in asking for prayers and to pay their respects to Mother Earth and the medicines used for the smudging. It also opens the doors to the Spirit realm. Tobacco was traditionally held in the highest esteem as it was used in the peace pipe.

The complete Native American Wedding Package includes:

Native American Wedding Ceremony (at a mutually agreeable location),
Marriage Commissioner or clergy (includes a pre-meeting with the couple),
Professional assistance in acquiring and completing all required documentation,
Professional photographer to take pictures and provide a CD with a minimum of 50 high resolution (print ready) images.
**Note: Smudging can not be photographed.

Price: $2579.00 (price may vary slightly depending on location) plus GST.

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