| You're American, she's Chinese. You're Jewish, she's | | | | don't need three, just the one. After the first |
| Buddhist. Yet, in spite of your differences, you've | | | | ceremony, you're already married. |
| decided to make it official and get married. So, how | | | | An option is to get the legal aspect out of the way |
| do you arrange the ceremony with such obviously | | | | first, and have the civil ceremony. This is normally |
| different cultures and religions? | | | | officiated by a judge in the city of your residence. All |
| Some couples opt for one of them to convert to | | | | you really need are the license, rings, the clothes you |
| the same faith, and follow that religion's rites. Others | | | | want to wear (gown not necessary here) and any |
| will try to combine elements of both (a really tough | | | | witnesses from among your friends you want. |
| thing to do). The easiest solution by far is to simply | | | | With that done, the ceremony of either faith |
| have multiple weddings. | | | | becomes an affirmation of your vows, according to |
| Multiple weddings simply means, getting married more | | | | your chosen customs and beliefs. Which will come |
| than once. It's a compromise especially when both | | | | first, the Jewish or Buddhist ceremony, is something |
| sides of the family insist on your following tradition - | | | | that you will need to sit down and work out |
| their tradition. Still the compromise isn't that bad. | | | | together, and maybe with your rabbi or master. |
| Contrary to what you may think, having multiple | | | | Don't forget to have a celebration of your union. It |
| marriages does not necessarily mean a drastically | | | | doesn't need to be an elaborate affair but it is still |
| more expensive wedding budget. You can actually | | | | your first affair as a couple. Have a blast and enjoy |
| save on some costs, like the marriage license - you | | | | being together! |