Australian marriages, make the Aussie way

Australian marriages: are international in nature and are a multicultural case, so much so that there is no such thing as a traditional marriage in Australia! Let me explain. There were two distinct groups in the Australia. the Aboriginal Aboriginal who arrived in 40 ? 80 000 years ago and European migrants lead by the English in 1788. Recently, the communities of Europe, but Africa, Asia and the United States all brought their customs and their religions/faiths with them that survived.

Why so many international marriage customs have survived in Australia?

Interfaith marriages between Aboriginal people and others have been banned. 1890?s legislation prevented these marriages. Migrants tend to remain in their communities and not mix with other groups of migrants. The geographic distances between dwellings were such communities married within communities. It was therefore a situation perfect to preserve as many different international customs and traditions. Australian marriages today still tend to reflect the pedigree of couples. Interreligious marriages are more forbidden, but the trend is to recognize the two cultural origins of parties?.

Marriages indigenous Australians:

There were more than a 100 native tribes. Each tribe would have been subdivided into ?bands?, comprising 2 ? 3 families. This has led to more than 200 languages and 600 dialects in the Aboriginal community. Their cultural history was transmitted orally, as a result, there is exceptionally little documentation. What we know, is that there was a general acceptance of marriages of polygamy and inter-band to strengthen communities. Today, the indigenous tribes key are the Koori of Victoria and NSW, Murri in Southern Queensland, wa South Noongar , Nunga in southern SA, Anangu in her North and adjacent to WA and the northern territory. Today, Aboriginal elders accuse the children of ?going way? white man?s, i.e. marrying for love, and in the European tradition.

Themes and fashion to Australian marriages:

The Australians are known to be extremely laid back. Australian fashion is distinctive to be light, casual and somewhat stained. Don't be surprised to find guests in their shorts and flip-flops! If it suits you, great, but to avoid this, it is essential that the bride and the groom indicates on the invitations to the dress code or theme.

Popular Aussie wedding themes include:

-Beach or marina, weddings
-Rainforest, or marriages Gardens outside
-marriages of wildlife, for example, among the koalas
-to marry on the great barrier reef
-get married in the local pub

Authentic Australian food:

Please click on the following link for some authentic Australian cuisine: Australian Wedding Banquet.

Cost of Australian marriages:

Fresh marriage between Aus 12 000 $-$15,000 dollars on average. A couture dress (custom made) is an average of 2 000 $-5 000 $. Banks are ready reports $ 20,000.

Legality when their marriage in Australia:

Marry in Australia your documents should be filed not less than 31 days before the date of your marriage in the State concerned. If living outside the Australia and then visit your Australian Embassy or Consulate and request the notice of intention to Marry form. Be ready to produce your birth certificate and any other relevant document, for example, divorce records, death certificate, the change of name documents, if any.

You should be 18 years or more. Same sex marriages are not performed. Marriages are usually conducted in English. Civil and religious marriages are recognized by law and from abroad. Most of the names are used to, but yet again, you should check with your Australia Embassy/Consulate nearest.

Australian traditions of marriage:

There is no specific customs or traditions as each nationality and religion or faith has its own. However, among rural communities in Australia it became custom to write the name and the date of the marriage the front of the bible of the family, with the children to come and imputes the bible from generation to generation.

Like their European counterparts, Australian brides usually wear white dresses. At the wedding ceremony the bride and the groom exchange wedding rings.

If you know traditions of any Australian marriage let me know and I will add them to this site.

Australian marriages