These marriages also have unique features.
Buddhist weddings in Nepal are sober affairs,
with focus on marriage rituals The weddings
are usually a big affair, sometimes whole villages
are invited along with numerous extended families
Buddhist marriages are performed at monastery.
Traditional dress is worn by both bride and
groom, and Lama (Monk) performs the customary
puja (worship) to solemnize the wedding.
The butter lamps are lit at the monastery
during wedding day which lends a magical
touch to the ceremony. Traditional music
infuses a soothing and mystical ambience
to the ceremony.
The best venues where we arrange traditional
Buddhist marriage ceremonies in Kathmandu
are:
» Kopan Monastery
» Monastery at Swayambhunath
» Monastery at Boudhanath
