Indian Weddings

• Mehndi Ceremony

• Sangeet

• Baraat

• Jaimala (Exchange of Garlands)

• Saat Phere (Seven Vows Around the Fire)
   

Catering Specifics: Samosas, Biryani, Naan, Tandoori Chicken, Jalebi

Mexican Weddings

• Lasso Ceremony

• Arras Ceremony

• Mariachi Band Performance

• Wedding Coin Presentation (13 Coins)

• La Vibora de la Mar (Sea Snake Dance)
   

Catering Specifics: Beans, Rice, Tamales, Mole, Tacos, Sopes, Mexican Wedding Cookies

Nigerian Weddings

• Traditional Engagement Ceremony

• Money Spray

• Aso-Ebi Attire

• Cutting of the Cake

• Yoruba Wedding Traditions (Libation Ceremony, Breaking of Kola Nut)
   

Catering Specifics: Jollof Rice, Pounded Yam, Egusi Soup, Suya, Puff-Puff, Dodo

African American Weddings

• Jumping the Broom

• Tying the Knot Ceremony (Handfasting)

• Lighting of the Unity Candle

• Libation Ceremony

• Playing of African Drums or Music
   

Catering Specifics: Soul food, Southern Comfort Food, American Classics

Chinese Weddings

• Tea Ceremony

• Red Envelopes (Hong Bao)

• Lion Dance

• Hair Combing Ceremony

• Door Games (Challenging Groom Before He Sees the Bride)
   

Catering Specifics: Whole Roast Duck, Dim Sum, Longevity Noodles, Peking Duck, Sweet Red Bean Soup

Middle Eastern Weddings

• Zaffa (Grand Entrance Procession)

• Sword Dance (Dabke or other traditional dances)

• Henna Night

• Exchange of Gold (Jewelry for the Bride)

• Saghar Mehndi (Carrying Candles/Decorated Trays)

Catering Specifics: Lamb, Hummus, Tabouli, Baklava, Stuffed Grape Leaves

Jewish Weddings

• Ketubah Signing

• Chuppah Ceremony

• Breaking of the Glass

• Circling the Groom (Seven Circles)

• Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings)
   

Catering Specifics: Challah Bread, Gefilte Fish, Brisket, Kugel, Kosher Wine

Ethiopian Weddings

• Kidan Ceremony

• Melse

• Telosh

• Bride and Groom Entrance with Dancing and Singing

• Coffee Ceremony
   

Catering Specifics: Injera, Doro Wat, Tibs, Kitfo, Raw meat, Tej