Family
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Cultural Traditions in Mixed Catholic Weddings: Uniting Hearts, Ears, and Bellies
It may be more difficult planning a wedding that tries to respectfully showcase two cultures and yet ensured the solemnity of the nuptial rite in Mass and allowed for joyful frivolity at the reception. But it does make for an interesting celebration, and it did help my husband and I learn more about each other's heritage. Aside from representing both Polish and Filipino heritage through food and music, see which cultural traditions we decided to include for our special day.
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