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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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