A Kebaya is a traditional blouse worn by women in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, sometimes made from sheer material and usually worn with a sarong, batik, or other traditional knitted garment such as a songket with a colorful motif.
linkTuesday, November 27, 2007
Wedding Photography
Wedding photography is a major commercial endeavor that supports the bulk of the efforts for many photography studios or independent photographers.
With the advent of the digital revolution in photography, today’s contemporary wedding photographer needs to stay abreast of all the latest developments in the industry.
Depending upon the demands of the client, a contemporary wedding photographer will usually need to provide some or all of the following:
Formal portraiture in the studio (for either the wedding and/or the engagement photos).
Outdoor photography (often at a park, beach or scenic location on the day of the wedding and/or for engagement photos).
Indoor photography at a church, temple or other private venue during the ceremony and reception.
Both posed and candid (photojournalistic) shots of the wedding couple and their guests at the religious or civil ceremony and the reception that follows.
Digital services such as digital prints or slides shows.
Albums (either traditional or the more contemporary flush mount type of album).
With the advent of the digital revolution in photography, today’s contemporary wedding photographer needs to stay abreast of all the latest developments in the industry.
Depending upon the demands of the client, a contemporary wedding photographer will usually need to provide some or all of the following:
Formal portraiture in the studio (for either the wedding and/or the engagement photos).
Outdoor photography (often at a park, beach or scenic location on the day of the wedding and/or for engagement photos).
Indoor photography at a church, temple or other private venue during the ceremony and reception.
Both posed and candid (photojournalistic) shots of the wedding couple and their guests at the religious or civil ceremony and the reception that follows.
Digital services such as digital prints or slides shows.
Albums (either traditional or the more contemporary flush mount type of album).
Monday, November 26, 2007
Sundanese Wedding Ceremony
The bridal party is welcomed with the umbul-umbul at the house where the celebrations will take place. The umbul-umbul indicates that a wedding ceremony is going on.
Harupat - 7 miniature broomsticks are burnt and thrown away symbolizing the discarding of bad habits.
Ajug - seven candles, represents the direction the couple should follow to ensure a happy married life.
Elekon - hollow bamboo, which symbolizes emptiness is broken.
Kendi - an earthen water jug filled with water, which stands for peace.The bride and groom are seated under an umbrella in front of the entrance to the house.
Then a sawer is showered on the couple. It consists of:
Nincak Endog.
The groom breaks an egg with his right foot. Breaking the egg is a symbol that the husband will give the wife a child to continue the family generation.
After the egg is broken, the bride washes the groom's foot with the water from the kendi.
Then the bride throws the kendi to break it.
Huap Lingkung
Symbolic of the last time the parents will feed their children. This is also the first dish prepared by the daughter in her new home. The dish consists of turmeric sticky rice with yellow spiced chicken on top of it.
The mothers of the bride and groom release two white doves - symbols of peace and happiness.
Patarik-Tarik Bakakak
The couple are given a spiced chicken. On hearing the word 'go' from the lady conducting the ceremony, the couple has to pull the chicken apart.
The one who get the larger piece supposedly will bring in the larger share of the family fortune.
This ceremony also serves to remind the couple to encourage each other to work hard together to gain good fortune.
Harupat - 7 miniature broomsticks are burnt and thrown away symbolizing the discarding of bad habits.
Ajug - seven candles, represents the direction the couple should follow to ensure a happy married life.
Elekon - hollow bamboo, which symbolizes emptiness is broken.
Kendi - an earthen water jug filled with water, which stands for peace.The bride and groom are seated under an umbrella in front of the entrance to the house.
Then a sawer is showered on the couple. It consists of:
- Turmeric rice - Rice is a sign of prosperity and yellow stands for everlasting love.
- Coins - To remind the couple to share their wealth with the less fortunate.
- Candy - Indicates sweetness and fragrance throughout their marriage.
- A betel nut set near the couple is a reminder that their different customs should not spoil their harmonious marriage.
Nincak Endog.
The groom breaks an egg with his right foot. Breaking the egg is a symbol that the husband will give the wife a child to continue the family generation.
After the egg is broken, the bride washes the groom's foot with the water from the kendi.
Then the bride throws the kendi to break it.
Huap Lingkung
Symbolic of the last time the parents will feed their children. This is also the first dish prepared by the daughter in her new home. The dish consists of turmeric sticky rice with yellow spiced chicken on top of it.
The mothers of the bride and groom release two white doves - symbols of peace and happiness.
Patarik-Tarik Bakakak
The couple are given a spiced chicken. On hearing the word 'go' from the lady conducting the ceremony, the couple has to pull the chicken apart.
The one who get the larger piece supposedly will bring in the larger share of the family fortune.
This ceremony also serves to remind the couple to encourage each other to work hard together to gain good fortune.
Javanese Wedding Ceremonies
PANGGIH Ceremony:
The wonderful and mystical sound of Gamelan (a Javanese music instruments) accompanies a traditional sacred Panggih or Temu (means meeting) between a beautiful bride with her handsome bridegroom in front of a house decorated with 'Tarub' plant decoration.
The bridegroom, accompanied by his close relatives (but not his parents who are not allowed to be present during the ritual), arrives at the house of the bride's parents and stops at the gate of the house.
The bride, accompanied by two elderly women, walks out of the bridal room. Her parents and close relatives walk behind her. Preceding the bride are two young girls, Patah, holding a fan. Two elderly women or two young boys are carrying two Kembar Mayang (bouquet ornament), about one meter of height. One woman from the bridegroom's family walks forward and gives a Sanggan (a gift in the form of banana fruits and flowers put in a tray covered with banana leaves) to the mother of the bride, as a sign of appreciation to the hostess of the ceremony.
During the Panggih ceremony, the Kembar Mayang are brought outside the house and thrown away in a crossroad nearby the house, depicting all evil spirits should not disturb the ceremony in the house and its surrounding area. For decoration, one pair has been put on the right and left side of the couple's wedding chair during the reception. Kembar Mayang is used only if the couple was unmarried before.
BALANGAN SURUH Ceremony:
The bride is meeting the bridegroom. They approach each other. When they are about three meters from each other, they start throwing to each other seven small bundles of betel leaves with lime inside tied together with white yarn. They do it eagerly and happily, everyone is smiling happy. According to ancient belief, betel leaves have the power to chase away bad spirits. By throwing betel leaves to each other, it should be proved that they are really the genuine persons, not some ghost or another person who pretends to be the bride or the bridegroom.
WIJI DADI Ceremony:
The bridegroom crashes a chicken egg with his right foot. The bride washes the bridegroom's foot using water mixed with several kinds of flowers. It depicts that the bridegroom is ready to become a responsible father and the bride should faithfully serve her husband.
SINDUR BINAYANG Ceremony:
After the ritual of Wiji Dadi, the father of the bride leads the couple to the wedding chair, the mother of the bride covers the couple's shoulders with Sindur.
TIMBANG Ceremony:
Both the bride and the bridegroom are sitting on the bride's father's lap, while he says that they have the same weight, meaning that he loves them both equally.
TANEM Ceremony:
The bride's father seats the couple in the wedding chair. It depicts that he approves the marriage. He gives his blessing.
TUKAR KALPIKA Ceremony:
Exchange of wedding rings as a sign of love.
KACAR KUCUR or TAMPA KAYA Ceremony:
With the help of the Pemaes, the couple walks arm in arm, or more precisely holding each other with their little finger, to the site of the ritual. There, the bride gets from the bridegroom some soybeans, peanuts, paddy rice, corns, yellow rice, herbs, flowers and coins of different values (the quantity of the coins must be even). It depicts that the husband should give all his income to his wife. The bride carefully receives these gifts in a small white cloth, above an old mat that has been put on her lap. She should be a good and caring housewife.
DAHAR KLIMAH or DAHAR KEMBUL Ceremony:
The wedding couple is eating together, feeding each other. The Pemaes, as the leader of the ceremony, gives a plate to the bride with yellow rice, fried eggs, soybean, tempe, and fried meat. First, the bridegroom makes three small balls of rice with his right hand and gives it to the bride. After the bride has eaten, she will do the same for the bridegroom. When they are finished, they drink sweet tea. The ritual depicts the couple should use and enjoy their belongings together.
MERTUI Ceremony:
The bride's parents pick up the parents of the bridegroom in front of the house. They walk together to the place of the ceremony. The mothers walk in front, the fathers behind. The parents of the bridegroom sit on the left side of the couple. The parents of the bride sit on the right side of the couple.
SUNGKEMAN Ceremony:
While they kneel, the couple will ask for the blessing of their parents: first from the parents of the bride, then from the parents of the bridegroom. During the Sungkeman, the Pemaes takes out the keris from the bridegroom. After the ritual, the bridegroom wears again his keris.
It should be noted that the couple's parents are wearing the same design of batik (Truntum), meaning the couple should always have enough fortune for a good living. They are also wearing Sindur as waist sash. The red drawing in the Sindur with its curved edges means that life is like a river running through the mountains. The parents are escorting the newlyweds to the real life so they can build a strong family.
The wonderful and mystical sound of Gamelan (a Javanese music instruments) accompanies a traditional sacred Panggih or Temu (means meeting) between a beautiful bride with her handsome bridegroom in front of a house decorated with 'Tarub' plant decoration.
The bridegroom, accompanied by his close relatives (but not his parents who are not allowed to be present during the ritual), arrives at the house of the bride's parents and stops at the gate of the house.
The bride, accompanied by two elderly women, walks out of the bridal room. Her parents and close relatives walk behind her. Preceding the bride are two young girls, Patah, holding a fan. Two elderly women or two young boys are carrying two Kembar Mayang (bouquet ornament), about one meter of height. One woman from the bridegroom's family walks forward and gives a Sanggan (a gift in the form of banana fruits and flowers put in a tray covered with banana leaves) to the mother of the bride, as a sign of appreciation to the hostess of the ceremony.
During the Panggih ceremony, the Kembar Mayang are brought outside the house and thrown away in a crossroad nearby the house, depicting all evil spirits should not disturb the ceremony in the house and its surrounding area. For decoration, one pair has been put on the right and left side of the couple's wedding chair during the reception. Kembar Mayang is used only if the couple was unmarried before.
BALANGAN SURUH Ceremony:
The bride is meeting the bridegroom. They approach each other. When they are about three meters from each other, they start throwing to each other seven small bundles of betel leaves with lime inside tied together with white yarn. They do it eagerly and happily, everyone is smiling happy. According to ancient belief, betel leaves have the power to chase away bad spirits. By throwing betel leaves to each other, it should be proved that they are really the genuine persons, not some ghost or another person who pretends to be the bride or the bridegroom.
WIJI DADI Ceremony:
The bridegroom crashes a chicken egg with his right foot. The bride washes the bridegroom's foot using water mixed with several kinds of flowers. It depicts that the bridegroom is ready to become a responsible father and the bride should faithfully serve her husband.
SINDUR BINAYANG Ceremony:
After the ritual of Wiji Dadi, the father of the bride leads the couple to the wedding chair, the mother of the bride covers the couple's shoulders with Sindur.
TIMBANG Ceremony:
Both the bride and the bridegroom are sitting on the bride's father's lap, while he says that they have the same weight, meaning that he loves them both equally.
TANEM Ceremony:
The bride's father seats the couple in the wedding chair. It depicts that he approves the marriage. He gives his blessing.
TUKAR KALPIKA Ceremony:
Exchange of wedding rings as a sign of love.
KACAR KUCUR or TAMPA KAYA Ceremony:
With the help of the Pemaes, the couple walks arm in arm, or more precisely holding each other with their little finger, to the site of the ritual. There, the bride gets from the bridegroom some soybeans, peanuts, paddy rice, corns, yellow rice, herbs, flowers and coins of different values (the quantity of the coins must be even). It depicts that the husband should give all his income to his wife. The bride carefully receives these gifts in a small white cloth, above an old mat that has been put on her lap. She should be a good and caring housewife.
DAHAR KLIMAH or DAHAR KEMBUL Ceremony:
The wedding couple is eating together, feeding each other. The Pemaes, as the leader of the ceremony, gives a plate to the bride with yellow rice, fried eggs, soybean, tempe, and fried meat. First, the bridegroom makes three small balls of rice with his right hand and gives it to the bride. After the bride has eaten, she will do the same for the bridegroom. When they are finished, they drink sweet tea. The ritual depicts the couple should use and enjoy their belongings together.
MERTUI Ceremony:
The bride's parents pick up the parents of the bridegroom in front of the house. They walk together to the place of the ceremony. The mothers walk in front, the fathers behind. The parents of the bridegroom sit on the left side of the couple. The parents of the bride sit on the right side of the couple.
SUNGKEMAN Ceremony:
While they kneel, the couple will ask for the blessing of their parents: first from the parents of the bride, then from the parents of the bridegroom. During the Sungkeman, the Pemaes takes out the keris from the bridegroom. After the ritual, the bridegroom wears again his keris.
It should be noted that the couple's parents are wearing the same design of batik (Truntum), meaning the couple should always have enough fortune for a good living. They are also wearing Sindur as waist sash. The red drawing in the Sindur with its curved edges means that life is like a river running through the mountains. The parents are escorting the newlyweds to the real life so they can build a strong family.
Ijab Ceremony
In Java, people often say that birth, marriage and death are the wish of God. It is easily understood that wedding rituals are implemented accordingly, as an exhibition of traditional art and culture, an integral part of the nation's identity, where the noble symbols of life are exposed with pride and dignity. This great tradition, inherited from ancient time, is strongly preserved by the people.
The Ijab Ceremony is the most important requirement to legalise a marriage. The implementation is in accordance with the religion of the couple. At the place where the Ijab is conducted, a Sanggan or Sajen offering is put.
The bride wears traditional make-up and bun (gelungan), shining brilliant, golden jewellery's and a special dress for this occasion. The bridegroom also wears a special dress for this ceremony. The couple has to appear on their best.
They are honoured by those who are present at this wedding party as King and Queen of the day.
The Ijab Ceremony is the most important requirement to legalise a marriage. The implementation is in accordance with the religion of the couple. At the place where the Ijab is conducted, a Sanggan or Sajen offering is put.
The bride wears traditional make-up and bun (gelungan), shining brilliant, golden jewellery's and a special dress for this occasion. The bridegroom also wears a special dress for this ceremony. The couple has to appear on their best.
They are honoured by those who are present at this wedding party as King and Queen of the day.
Peningsetan (Srah-Srahan)
Peningsetan or Srah-Srahan is derived from the word singset (meaning to tie up). The families of both sides have to agree on the wedding. The parents should become 'in-laws'. The family of the would-be-bridegroom visit the parents and the family of the would-be-bride.
They are bringing some gifts:- A set of Suruh Ayu (beautiful betel leaves), wishing for safety.
- Several batik cloths with different patterns, wishing for happiness and the best things in life.
- Materials for Kebaya (women shirts).
- White waist sash for women as a sign of a strong willingness.
- Fruits, wishing a good health.
- Rice, sugar, salt, cooking oil, etc. symbolising the basic needs in life.
- A set of rings for the couple.
- Some money as a contribution for the wedding ceremony.
On this occasion, both families should make acquaintance to each other in a more relaxed atmosphere. Only the would-be-bridegroom cannot visit the would-be-bride in the attractively decorated wedding room.
In fact, the would-be-bridegroom arrives together with his family, but he is not entitled to enter the house. While his family is inside the house, he sits in the veranda of the house accompanied by some friends or relatives. During that time, he is only given a glass of water, and he is not allowed to smoke. He may eat only after midnight. It is a lesson that he must be able to resist hunger and temptation.
Before his family leaves the house, the parents tell that they hand over the would-be-bridegroom to the responsibility of the host and the hostess.
After the visitors have left the house, the would-be-bridegroom is allowed to enter the house but not the wedding room. This is called Nyantri. It is done for safety and practical reason, considering that tomorrow he has to be dressed and prepared for Ijab and the other wedding ceremonies.
Midodareni Ceremony
This ceremony takes place in the eve of Ijab and Panggih ceremonies. Midodareni is derived from the word Widodari meaning goddess. That evening, the would-be-bride becomes as beautiful as a goddess. According to ancient belief, goddesses should visit her from heaven.
The bride has to stay in the room from 6.00 p.m. to midnight accompanied by some elder women giving her useful advice. The family of the would-be-bridegroom and her very close friends should also visit her for a while; all of them must be women.
The bride's parents should feed her for the last time. As from tomorrow, she is at her husband's responsibility.
Items that are put in the wedding room:
- One set of Kembar Mayang (identical palm blossoms).
- Two earthenware vases (filled with spices, medical herbs, rice, peanuts etc.) covered with Bango Tulak cloths.
- Two kendi's (filled with holy water) covered with dadap srep leaves.
- A tray with several kinds of perfumed leaves and flowers (Ukub) put under the bed.
- Betel leaves (Suruh Ayu).
- Areca nut.
- Seven kinds of cloths with letrek design.
The offering can be taken out of the room at midnight, so that the family and guests can eat it. Outside the room, the family and close friends of the would-be-bride meet with the family of the would-be-bridegroom.
Siraman Ceremony
Siraman means to take a bath. For the couple in the wedding ritual, it means to become clean, their bodies as well as their souls. The Siraman ceremony is usually organised in the afternoon, one day before the Ijab and Panggih rituals. Siraman of the would-be-bride is conducted in her parents' residence. For the would-be-bridegroom, it is conducted in his parents' residence. The place of the Siraman is usually in the family bathroom or in a place specially designed for this purpose (garden). Nowadays the second alternative is more common. The list of persons bathing the couple is important too. Besides the parents, some elderly and distinguished women are invited. They are selected on their good moral behaviour. The number of people giving Siraman is usually limited to seven. Seven in Javanese is Pitu, so they are giving Pitulungan (meaning help).
Several items have to be prepared:
- A big bowl, usually made of copper or bronze, filled with water from a well or a spring.
- Setaman flowers - rose, jasmine, magnolia and cananga - to be put in the water.
- Colourful powder - five colours - functioning as soap.
- Traditional shampoo and conditioner (ashes of rice straw, coconut milk and tamarind juice).
- Two coconuts, tied up together, to be used as a water dipper (gayung).
- A small chair, covered with: old mat - white cloth - several kind of plant leaves - dlingo benglé herbs (plant used in medicines) - bango tulak cloths (four patterns) - lurik (striped woven materials with Yuyu Sekandang and Pula Watu design).
- White cotton cloth to be worn during Siraman.
- Batik cloth of Grompol and Nagasari design.
- Kendi - earthenware flask with a neck and a spout.
The family of the would-be-bride should send an envoy to the family of the would-be-bridegroom, bringing a small bowl of water and flowers. This holy water, called Banyu Suci Perwitosari (symbolising the essence of life) should be poured in the water in the bridegroom's house.
The execution of SIRAMAN:
The would-be-bride/bridegroom comes from her/his room accompanied by the parents. She/he is escorted to the place of Siraman. Some people walk behind them, carrying a tray of batik cloths, towels etc. She/he is seated on the chair. A prayer is offered. The first person to bath her/him is the father. After him comes the mother. Only after them, other (usually older and respected) people can do the ritual.
She/he sits, with both hands in front of the chest, in praying position. They pour water on her/his hands and she/he rinses the mouth three times. Then, they pour water on the head, face, ears, neck, hands and feet three times each. The last person to bath her/him is the Pemaes or a special person assigned. She uses the traditional shampoo and powder to clean her/him. When the Kendi is empty, the Pemaes or the person assigned breaks the kendi on the floor saying: 'Wis Pecah Pamore' - meaning that she/he is handsome (beautiful, is a grown-up now, ready to get married).
NGERIK Ceremony:
After the Siraman, the bride is lead to the wedding room. Her hair is dried with a towel and smoke of perfumed powder (ratus) is passed over her hair. It is combed backwards and strongly tied up in a bun (gelung). After her face and her neck are cleaned, make-up is put on by the Pemaes. At the end, the would-be-bride is dressed with a traditional woman's blouse (kebaya) and batik cloths with a Sidomukti or a Sidoasih design. It symbolises a prosperous life and adoration by other people.
Sajen
Before the installation of Tarub and Bekletepe, a special Sajen (offering) must be made.
Traditional Sajen (offering) in Javanese ritual is considered very important. The symbolic meaning of the Sajen is to get blessings from the ancestors (for their souls should live in peace eternally) and to get protection against evil spirits. The Sajen should be placed in all the places where a ceremony takes place, such as in the bathroom, in the kitchen, under the gate, under the Tarub decoration, in the street nearby the house etc.
Normally Sajen consists of:
- Tumpeng Robyong, a yellow rice cone with decoration.
- Tumpeng Gundul, a yellow rice cone with no decoration.
- Chicken, meat, tempe, bread and eggs.
- Seven kinds of porridge.
- Fresh fruit: bananas and other fruits.
- A peeled coconut and some coconut sugar.
- Sweet cookies made of glutinous rice.
- Tea and coffee.
- Cigar and pipe made of papaya leave.
- Jamu (herbal medicine).
- A lantern, which is lighted.
- Telon flowers (cananga, jasmine, magnolia) in bowl filled with holy water.
Kembar Mayang
Kembar Mayang is a kind of bouquet made of different kind of leaves (mainly coconut leaves stuck into a banana trunk). It is a very beautiful decoration with a broad symbolic meaning:
- It has a mountain like shape: A mountain is high and big, symbolising a man should have a lot of knowledge, experience and patience.
- Keris (kris, double-bladed dagger): The couple should be careful in life.
- Whips: The couple should be always optimistic with the desire to have a good life.
- Umbrellas: The couple must protect their family.
- Grasshoppers: The couple should be energetic, quick in thinking and making decisions in order to keep the family safe.
- Birds: The couple should have a high life-motivation.
- Beringin (banyan tree) leaves: The couple should always protect the family and other human beings.
- Kruton leaves: The leaves protect them against evil spirits.
- Dadap srep leaves: The leaves could be used as a cold compress to lower fever, symbolising the couple should always have a clear mind and calmness to solve any problems (calm down the feeling and cool down the head).
- Dlingo Benglé herbs: These herbs cure infection and other diseases; they are used to get protection against evil spirits.
- Patra Manggala flowers: Used to beautify the bouquet.
Tarub Decoration
Usually one day before the wedding party, the gate of the house of the bride's parents is decorated with Tarub (plant decorations), which consists of different Tuwuhan (plants and leaves).
- Two banana trees with stem of ripe bananas meaning: The husband will be a good leader of his family. As banana trees grow easily everywhere, the couple can also live well and happy everywhere, in good terms with the environment.
- A pair of Tebu Wulung (reddish sugar cane) meaning: The whole family comes together with a strong and a wise mind.
- A Cengkir Gading (half-ripe coconut) meaning: The couple loves each other and they always will take care of their loved ones.
- Different fresh leaves, such as of beringin (banyan tree), mojo-koro, alang-alang (tall, coarse grass), dadap srep (flowering trees) meaning: the couple should live in safety and protect the family.
On top of this, on the gate you will find bekletepe (ornaments made from plaited coconut leaves) to drive out evil spirits and as a sign that a wedding ceremony takes place in this house.
The PEMAES and the WEDDING COMMITTEE:
A complete Javanese wedding ceremony has several complicated traditional rituals. In that event, the role of a Pemaes, a traditional make-up woman who leads the whole ceremony, is very important. She takes care of the make-up and dressing of the bride and bridegroom, the different kind of offerings, the different kind of ceremonies during the event, etc. Usually, she can also lend a complete wedding dress, ornaments and equipment necessary for a wedding party.
The wedding party should be prepared carefully as it contains many things to do, no matter which ceremony is chosen. A small wedding committee of close relatives and friends from both families is set up. The size depends on how big the party has to be and on how many guests will be invited (300, 500, 1000 or more guests). In fact, a wedding ceremony is a big show, reflecting the families' standing in the society.
This committee has to organise the whole wedding: the wedding protocol, food and beverages, gamelan music and dance, decoration of the reception hall, master of ceremony, witnesses for Ijab, welcoming speech during the reception, transportation, communication, security, and so on. The most important thing to prepare is no doubt the execution of Ijab (the religious and civil registration which legalises the couple as legitimate husband and wife).
Javanese Wedding
Indonesia has many diverse cultures (an estimated number of 300 cultures and languages, among 200 million Indonesians, living on 13.677 different islands). This enormous variety in cultures has a great impact on marriage ceremonies. Every wedding in Indonesia has a different ceremony, each of them influenced by the cultures of the families involved. Every ceremony is a step in the creation of a new bound between two families.
The parents of the man (would-be-bridegroom) send an envoy to the parents of the woman (would-be-bride), proposing that their son is willing to marry their daughter. Nowadays, for practical reasons, the parents of both sides can talk directly. The parents of the couple have to approve the marriage.
Usually, the parents of the would-be-bride have a greater say, as they are the ones who will organise the ceremonies (a big wedding will require a Paés Agung (kings make-up), a small one will require a Paés Kesatrian (knight's make-up)). They are responsible for the wedding ceremonies that will be followed, such as Siraman (bathing ceremony), Midodareni (ceremony on the eve before the wedding), Peningsetan (traditional engagement ceremony), Ijab (religious marriage consecration) and other Javanese ceremonies following the wedding celebration. They will also organise the wedding reception to give family and friends the opportunity to send their blessings to the newly wed couple.
The parents of the man (would-be-bridegroom) send an envoy to the parents of the woman (would-be-bride), proposing that their son is willing to marry their daughter. Nowadays, for practical reasons, the parents of both sides can talk directly. The parents of the couple have to approve the marriage.
Usually, the parents of the would-be-bride have a greater say, as they are the ones who will organise the ceremonies (a big wedding will require a Paés Agung (kings make-up), a small one will require a Paés Kesatrian (knight's make-up)). They are responsible for the wedding ceremonies that will be followed, such as Siraman (bathing ceremony), Midodareni (ceremony on the eve before the wedding), Peningsetan (traditional engagement ceremony), Ijab (religious marriage consecration) and other Javanese ceremonies following the wedding celebration. They will also organise the wedding reception to give family and friends the opportunity to send their blessings to the newly wed couple.
Wedding Venues
Wonder about the place of your wedding party???
Step 1
Ask yourself how many people are going to come to your wedding. The best way to figure this out is to take the total amount of wedding invitations you sent out and then figure that about half to three-quarters of the invited guests will actually attend. So if you plan accordingly, you should have plenty of space for all of your guests to share your special day.
Step 2
Decide if you want separate venues for your wedding and reception. If you want to do them both separately, then choosing venues that are near to each other is a good idea. Make sure that the reception venue is going to seat all the guests that attended the ceremony and a few more. Statistics show that more people attend receptions than the actual wedding.
Step 3
Do a walk through of each and every place you consider for your wedding. Bring a camera to document specific things you think make one site better than another. Also, carry a notebook and pen with you to make any notes or remember any questions you might have.
Step 4
Investigate different venues for your wedding. Consider churches, hotels, botanical gardens, community centers and any building that rents space as a viable option. Don’t remove a site from your consideration until you have seen it, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Step 5
Compare prices of all of the venues you are considering. It might help to make a column of pros and cons for each site and use that to help you make a decision.
Here's some of building that you can use as your wedding place around Jakarta
- Aneka Bhakti Depsos Jl. Salemba Raya 28 Jakarta Pusat Telp: 021-310.3806
- Auditorium Adhiyana (LKBN Antara) Wisma Antara Lt. II Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan 17 Jakarta Pusat Telp: 021-350.7103 Ext. 204 Faks: 021-350.6615
- Auditorium Balai Pustaka Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4 Jakarta 11710 Telp: 3845324 - 3864826 Faks: 3452026
- Auditorium Surya Palace ( Ex. Restoran Bebek Beiji) Jl. Mangga Dua Abdad No.44-45 Jakarta Telp: 021-6247439, 021-6121955
- Aula Kemala Kampus Emas Indonesia Nusa Unggul Jl. Tomang Tol Kebon Jeruk Jakarta Barat Telp: 021-567.4225 Pes. 247
- Aula Masjid Baiturrahman Komp. MPR/DPR RI Jakarta Telp: 021-571.5879
- Aula Mesjid Pondok Indah Jl. Sutan Iskandar Muda No. 1 Pondok Indah Jakarta Selatan Telp: 021-765.2974 / 723.5023
- Aula Mesjid Sunda Kelapa Jl. Taman Sunda Kelapa N0. 16 Menteng Jakarta Telp: 021-334261
- Aula Pangeran Kuningan Gd. Grha Citra caraka, Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 52Jakarta 12930 Telp: 021-5204729 Faks: 021-5204729
- Balai Kartini Jl. Gatot Soebroto Kav. 37 Telp: 021-525.2009 Faks: 021-525.2685
- Balai Pertemuan CORPATARIN Jl. Kaplongan Raya No. 1 Pulo Asem Rawamangun Jakarta Timur Telp: 021-489.8130-475.9505
- Birawa Assembly Hall Gatot Subroto Kav. 71-73, PancoranJakarta 12870 Telp: 021-83793555 Faks: 021-83793554
- BPPT Auditorium BPPT Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.8 Jakarta Pusat 10340 Telp: 021-3168511 Faks: 021-3140190
- Dharma Wanita Pusat Jl. Pedurenan Masjid Karet Kuningan (Jl. HR. Rasuna Said) Jakarta Selatan Telp: 021-520.1714
- Fame Station Wisma Lippo Lt. 11 Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 2 Bandung Telp: 022-7307858 Faks: 022-7307868
- Gading Marina Jl. Raya Boulevard Barat no. 1 Jakarta 14240 Telp: 021-451 7888 Faks: 021-451 6873
- Gedung Arsip Nasional RI Jl. Gajah Mada Jakarta Telp: 021-6347744 Faks: 021-63855364
- Gedung Balai Sudirman Jl. Dr. Saharjo 268 Jakarta Selatan 0 Telp: 021-83791623 Faks: 021-83791630
- Gedung BDN & Menara BDN Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 5 Jakarta Pusat Jakarta Telp: 021-39833119, 021-2300800 ext. 0560 Faks: 021-39833119
- Gedung Patra Jasa Jl. Gatot Subroto 32-34 Jakarta 12950 Telp: 021-5228082 Faks: 021-5252250
- Graha Andika Sucofindo Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu Kav. 34 Jakarta Telp: 021-798.3666 / 799.0633 Jl. Abdul rachman saleh Barat No. 3, Lanud Husein sastranegara
Wedding Preparation
Persiapan untuk melaksanakan pernikahan adalah hal yang mungkin menyenangkan atau bisa jadi melelahkan. Sebaiknya seluruh persiapan dikonsultasikan dulu dengan teman-teman, ortu, atau kalo perlu ke ahlinya.
Memang pernikahan adalah perhelatan yang sangat menguras perhatian. Persiapan pernikahan pada umumnya memerlukan waktu paling tidak sekitar 8-12 bulan jika segala sesuatunya dilakukan sendiri.
Jika anda tidak punya waktu selama itu, manfaatkanlah jasa wedding organizer yang umumnya membutuhkan waktu sekitar 6-8 bulan. Sebetulnya apa saja sih, yang harus dipersiapkan?
1. Menentukan tanggal pernikahan
Walaupun pada dasarnya semua hari itu baik, tak ada salahnya mencantumkan tanggal dan bulan favorit sebagai tanggal pernikahan. Hal ini akan memudahkan anda untuk mengingat dan merayakannya.
2. Menentukan jumlah undangan dan anggaran
Sebelum menentukan anggaran pernikahan, hal pertama yang harus dilakukan adalah menentukan jumlah undangan, karena menjadi tolak ukur paling tepat untuk menentukan anggaran dan besarnya ruangan untuk pesta.
Sesuai standar internasional, sisihkan 40% dari total anggaran untuk keperluan catering. Sisanya sebanyak 60% dapat anda gunakan untuk 6 keperluan utama lainnya, yaitu gedung, acara dan MC, dokumentasi, dekorasi, bridal attire (baju dan tata riasnya) serta undangan dan suvenir.
3. Menentukan gedung
Saatnya menentukan lokasi dan gedung yang akan digunakan. Jika sudah terlanjur menentukan pada satu gedung yang bernuansa romantis tapi kapasitasnya tidak terlalu besar, bagilah undangan dalam 2 waktu yang berbeda. Misalnya jam 19.00-20.00 untuk orangtua dan 20.00-21.00 untuk teman-teman anda dan pasangan.
4. Menentukan gaya dan tema pesta
Demi keserasian pesta, anda harus menentukan tema, sehingga anda dan pasangan dapat menentukan kebaya atau gaun dan jas seperti yang akan dikenakan pada saat pesta berlangsung.
Padukan warna gaun dan dekorasi dengan warna yang sesuai dengan karakter anda berdua. Gaya dan pesta ini biasanya juga akan tampak pada menu makanan, suvenir dan undangan.
5. Lakukan perawatan diri
Bila 4 hal penting diatas sudah dilakukan, kini saatnya melakukan perawatan diri mulai dari lulur, mandi rempah, perawatan wajah, dan pusat kebugaran agar pada saat pernikahan nanti tampil prima. Perawatan diri ini sebaiknya dilakukan oleh kedua mempelai sehingga agar keduanya bisa tampil prima saat pesta pernikahan digelar.
Memang pernikahan adalah perhelatan yang sangat menguras perhatian. Persiapan pernikahan pada umumnya memerlukan waktu paling tidak sekitar 8-12 bulan jika segala sesuatunya dilakukan sendiri.
Jika anda tidak punya waktu selama itu, manfaatkanlah jasa wedding organizer yang umumnya membutuhkan waktu sekitar 6-8 bulan. Sebetulnya apa saja sih, yang harus dipersiapkan?
1. Menentukan tanggal pernikahan
Walaupun pada dasarnya semua hari itu baik, tak ada salahnya mencantumkan tanggal dan bulan favorit sebagai tanggal pernikahan. Hal ini akan memudahkan anda untuk mengingat dan merayakannya.
2. Menentukan jumlah undangan dan anggaran
Sebelum menentukan anggaran pernikahan, hal pertama yang harus dilakukan adalah menentukan jumlah undangan, karena menjadi tolak ukur paling tepat untuk menentukan anggaran dan besarnya ruangan untuk pesta.
Sesuai standar internasional, sisihkan 40% dari total anggaran untuk keperluan catering. Sisanya sebanyak 60% dapat anda gunakan untuk 6 keperluan utama lainnya, yaitu gedung, acara dan MC, dokumentasi, dekorasi, bridal attire (baju dan tata riasnya) serta undangan dan suvenir.
3. Menentukan gedung
Saatnya menentukan lokasi dan gedung yang akan digunakan. Jika sudah terlanjur menentukan pada satu gedung yang bernuansa romantis tapi kapasitasnya tidak terlalu besar, bagilah undangan dalam 2 waktu yang berbeda. Misalnya jam 19.00-20.00 untuk orangtua dan 20.00-21.00 untuk teman-teman anda dan pasangan.
4. Menentukan gaya dan tema pesta
Demi keserasian pesta, anda harus menentukan tema, sehingga anda dan pasangan dapat menentukan kebaya atau gaun dan jas seperti yang akan dikenakan pada saat pesta berlangsung.
Padukan warna gaun dan dekorasi dengan warna yang sesuai dengan karakter anda berdua. Gaya dan pesta ini biasanya juga akan tampak pada menu makanan, suvenir dan undangan.
5. Lakukan perawatan diri
Bila 4 hal penting diatas sudah dilakukan, kini saatnya melakukan perawatan diri mulai dari lulur, mandi rempah, perawatan wajah, dan pusat kebugaran agar pada saat pernikahan nanti tampil prima. Perawatan diri ini sebaiknya dilakukan oleh kedua mempelai sehingga agar keduanya bisa tampil prima saat pesta pernikahan digelar.
Get Married
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