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Brazilian Wedding Customs

(“Rio,”2011)

(Matos, 2011)

(2010). Map of brazil.

This presentation about Brazilian culture, as demonstrated in Brazilian wedding customs,

is brought to you on 18 November 2011 by:

Gender RolesKristeena Andrews

RitualsAbbe Brekke – NonverbalAngela Goodrum – Verbal

Nonverbal Use of Clothing in RitualsNatalya Akinsheva – Non-formal

Scott White – Formal

Slides/Reference Page/QuestionsSaylor Bennett

The purpose of our presentation is to

expose you to the rich culture that is Brazil. As we share with you the lovely traditions

and rituals of Brazilian weddings our hope is that you will come to

have a greater understanding of the depth and diversity

that is Brazil.

“A utopia está lá no horizonte.

Me aproximo dois passos, ela se afasta dois passos.Caminho dez passos e o

horizonte corre dez passos.Por mais que eu caminhe,

jamais alcançarei.Para que serve a utopia?

Serve para isso: para que eu não deixe de caminhar.”

Eduardo Galeano

"Utopia is there on the horizon.I approach two steps, two steps

away from it.Path horizon runs ten steps

and ten steps.As much as I walk, never

overtake.What is utopia?

Fits this: that I do not stop walking. "

Eduardo Galeano

Portuguese is the national language of Brazil. As this beautiful Portuguese poem demonstrates it is a language as lovely and deep as the

culture it represents.

Gender Roles in Brazilian Culture

(Beebe, 2011, p. 40-41)

Self-Awareness & Communication: Gender

“Our book offers the broad definition of gender as a cultural

construction that contains psychological characteristics but also

includes your sex, your attitudes about

appropriate behavior for the sexes in society, and your sexual orientation .”

Even before courtship begins, gender roles in

Brazil are very prominent and much more traditional then the United States. It is the man who typically first expresses interest in the woman. If a woman sees a man that interests

her she will send someone to convey her interest

rather than show direct interest herself. The man would be the one to ask

the woman out on a date and he would never expect

the woman to pay.

(Floriano, 2001)

In very traditional homes, a potential suitor would ask for the father’s permission to

pursue a relationship with his daughter. In the tradition of Bumba-Meau-Boi, a potential groom

demonstrates his “suitability as a husband” by taming an unbridled donkey for her father.

(Starr, 2011) ("Brazilian wedding customs," 2011)

In the Brazilian culture women take a very

traditional role. The majority do not work outside the home and are expected to handle

most of the cooking and cleaning. It would be very inappropriate for a woman to ask a

man out on a date and scandalous as well as

possibly hazardous for a woman to go to a

bar alone.

(Alvarez, Brown, Burdick, Costa, Cowell, DaMatta & Eakin, 2009)

Brazilian Wedding Rituals

Religious Beliefs

Brazil is the largest Catholic country in the world. Many Brazilians

follow Catholic traditions even if they

do not consider themselves Catholic.

Therefore, the ceremonies are very

traditional and similar to that of weddings

you would see in the United States.

("Brazilian wedding traditions," 2011) ("Brazilian wedding customs," 2011)

Verbal Rituals It is a ritual for Brazilian celebrations to be opened with a prayer

asking God for his guidance and his presence to watch over the meaning of the ceremony. One attending a Brazilian wedding

ceremony will experience the ritual of an opening prayer in Portuguese, hearing the prayer in the language whether or not you understand it shows the efforts of keeping the traditions practiced and culture alive. Hearing the prayer in Portuguese gives a listener

the opportunity to experience a ritual as their ancestors did in native tongue. Although some may not understand Portuguese, the

importance of the prayer to the Brazilian culture and their efforts to keep their rituals in practice is conveyed. Hearing the sounds of the words as their ancestors did signifies and attaches the meaning and

importance of this ritual. Often, the prayer will be followed by a Brazilian song or the Brazilian National Anthem.

(Jefferson , 2011) (Alexander, 2010)

This ceremony represents something very serious between man and woman. The meaning of matrimony is serious because it was constituted by God. God saw that man could not live

without woman and God united man with woman so the two of them can give providence to life. Let us pray to God for his guidance during the ceremony.

Reference is given to the book of Genesis chapter 2

Opening Prayer

Nuptials The exchanging of nuptials is

performed traditionally. The priest begins the nuptials by asking if both parties have come of their own free will

to join in marriage. This signifies their intent and

purpose. Both parties say “I do”, and by doing so, they acknowledge before God, family, and friends their

intentions.

(Smith, 2011)

Nonverbal Rituals

During the reception, the bride will place her traditional gold shoes in the center of the dance floor. The guests will place money for the newlyweds in them as a gift. Alternately, the

groomsman will cut off pieces of the grooms tie to sell for couple.("Brazilian wedding traditions," 2011).

Familiar Traditions

According to tradition, the bride must have something

old, something new and something borrowed.

The bridal couple is

accompanied to the alter by the groomsmen and

bridesmaids, usually three of each.

The ceremony is sealed with a kiss announcing the

union.

("Brazilian wedding traditions," 2011)

Keeping with tradition, the groom will carry his bride over the threshold, starting with his right foot. This gets the marriage off to a blessed start.

("Brazilian wedding traditions," 2011)

Clothing as Nonverbal Communication

“Many cultures around the world place a high value

on appearance-body size and shape, skin

color and texture, hairstyle, and clothing.”

(Beebe, 2011, p. 95)

(Matos, 2011)

Codes of Nonverbal Communication: Appearance

Nonverbal Communication: Brazilian Formal Wedding Attire

In the Brazilian culture, men routinely where a small Brazilian flag in place of a boutonniere on their suit jacket. This sense of cultural pride is

displayed by the groom and groomsmen.

(Wedding customs, 2011).

Brazilian Formal Wedding Attire

The Brazilian groom and groomsmen typically dress in formal wear since tuxedos and matching suits can be difficult to find.

Similarly, bridesmaids dresses that match are hard to find. Often for a very formal occasion, all of the clothing, including the brides’ dress,

are rented.

(Wedding customs, 2011).

Nonverbal Communication:

Brazilian Informal Wedding Attire

Brazilian Informal Wedding Attire

Since Brazilian weddings are heavily influenced by western traditions, it is not uncommon to see

weddings that are hip and chic, with beach and outdoor type themes. Of course, these would be a

much more relaxed environment and the attire would convey that. The brides dress is usually a

lighter material and often short. The groom would generally were either a casual suit or a

loose cotton tunic and slacks.

(Mahanoor, 2011)

Short Wedding Dresses

During the summer, women commonly choose to wear short dresses for their weddings. These are often bright or pastel colors, rather than

traditional white. This type of dress would be appropriate for an informal wedding, possibly held on a beach.

(Mahanoor, 2011)

Our book defines culture as “a learned system of knowledge,

behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, rules , and norms that is shared by a group of people

and shaped from one generation to the next”. It is our hope that we have given

you a better understanding of the Brazilian culture by

sharing with you its beautiful

wedding customs.

Beebe (2011)

Questions• Why did informal wedding dresses become popular and in

what circumstances are they worn?• How important is the style of the dress when deciding the

style of the wedding? • What customs for wedding attire does your family or

culture have that would be viewed as interesting or considerable different from the majority of Americans?

• What do you feel is the significance of the Brazilian groom changing their boutonniere with a Brazilian flag?

• How surprised are you that Brazilian weddings are typically conducted in accordance with western traditions?

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