Indian and American fusion wedding

I knew of a couple very similar to you guys. She was raised Hindu but became Catholic. They ended up having a fusion wedding. They did a small Hindu ceremony, then a Catholic one, and had a fusion reception. From what I heard about it, it was fun and they had a great day

If you're not a practicing Catholic and/ or not considering getting married in a Church building, your Mom's wishes are moot. The Catholic Church won't do it as they have to observe diocese rules. If neither of you are practicing, hold onto the vision you want no matter how parents object.


Or you can have both Christian and Hindu readings in your fusion ceremony, but to have Catholic -specific options, the rituals must be in a Church. Best wishes.

Hi Maureen! Here are some articles you can check out about Indian wedding traditions and advice for planning a multicultural wedding:

11 Tips to Help You Plan a Multicultural Wedding

Multicultural Wedding Planning IRL: How One Couple Nailed It

The Indian Wedding Glossary Every Guest Needs

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Thank you! I would love to have 2 small ceremonies on the same day followed by a fusion reception - that would be my ideal wedding!

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Hello! I would really love to have 2 ceremonies that are not religious, but we are having such difficulty finding information about a non-religious punjabi/Sikh Indian wedding (all the fusion weddings I can find incorporate Hindu customs and culture which are different). And my family would be upset if we do a religious ceremony for the Sikh portion

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Thank you!