How to Attend an Indonesian Traditional Wedding
Wear formal dress., As you come into the entrance of the buildings, write down your name into the guest book, and put your envelope into the box., Go into the queue., Go up from the left side of the ‘pelaminan’ and shake your hand with the married...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wear formal dress.
Females can wear almost anything proper, but pick the dress that is not revealing too much skin.
Revealing your cleavage would be considered rude.
For males, it is a suggestion to wear Batik and formal long pants.
T-Shirt and anything jeans is a no.
Too-casual wear will be frowned upon. -
Step 2: As you come into the entrance of the buildings
The receptionist will give you the wedding favor.
And then follow the red carpet. , The married couple will stand together side by side at a big stage-like called ‘pelaminan’ which will be decorated depends on the couple’s origins.
Some people might already queuing there to give their ‘congrats’ to the couple. , Go down from the right side of the ‘pelaminan’.
Just follow the flow if you're confused. , The usual system is standing party.
If you don’t feel like eating while standing, go find a chair.
But do not expect to find a chair with table.
Usually tables and chairs are only presented at a family buffet area. , The married couple in a traditional wedding usually does not mingle with their guests.
If you want to talk more or hang out with them, find another time. , Usually the party endures for around two hours.
But if you come after the party for at least an hour, you might find yourself out of food.
If you come on time, you might see some interesting traditional wedding procession. -
Step 3: write down your name into the guest book
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Step 4: and put your envelope into the box.
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Step 5: Go into the queue.
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Step 6: Go up from the left side of the ‘pelaminan’ and shake your hand with the married couple and their parents.
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Step 7: Be prepared to stand a lot.
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Step 8: Realize that this is not the time to seek out the married couple for a conversation.
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Step 9: Stay for the party.
Detailed Guide
Females can wear almost anything proper, but pick the dress that is not revealing too much skin.
Revealing your cleavage would be considered rude.
For males, it is a suggestion to wear Batik and formal long pants.
T-Shirt and anything jeans is a no.
Too-casual wear will be frowned upon.
The receptionist will give you the wedding favor.
And then follow the red carpet. , The married couple will stand together side by side at a big stage-like called ‘pelaminan’ which will be decorated depends on the couple’s origins.
Some people might already queuing there to give their ‘congrats’ to the couple. , Go down from the right side of the ‘pelaminan’.
Just follow the flow if you're confused. , The usual system is standing party.
If you don’t feel like eating while standing, go find a chair.
But do not expect to find a chair with table.
Usually tables and chairs are only presented at a family buffet area. , The married couple in a traditional wedding usually does not mingle with their guests.
If you want to talk more or hang out with them, find another time. , Usually the party endures for around two hours.
But if you come after the party for at least an hour, you might find yourself out of food.
If you come on time, you might see some interesting traditional wedding procession.
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