Marriage

Here is a picture of what is to be known as the oldest living couple in the area of spring valley. An Haitian Couple married for 82 years, Duranord and Jeanne Veillard

The couple were blessed with five children, all of whom would eventually join them in Spring Valley where they settled. Today, age has left his body weaker, but his mind and personality are as strong as ever, and his wife is still the quieter of the two, content to sit by his side and listen to his jokes or his singing. The Veillards, when they eventually pass, will be succeeded by their children, grand and great-grandchildren.

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Here is a picture of the presidential couple, Michel and Sophia Martelly as we are looking at Haitian wedding tradition

While the reception is an affair replete with the kinds of food that are most popular and pleasing to the Haitian palate, the well-known tradition of cake cutting is not practiced by some Haitians. A couple takes their wedding cake home and will cut it at home days after the actual ceremony and reception. This is one of the traditions that does not translate well when being incorporated into other countries, as the cutting and the sharing of the wedding cake can be quite significant in other cultures.

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Here is a picture of former Haitian Dictator Francois Duvalier and his wife, Simone Ovide Duvalier as we are looking at Haitian wedding tradition.

The fare served at a wedding reception in Haiti or of Haitian influence is almost certainly Creole. Food is so important at the ceremony that a huge part of the entire wedding budget is spent on its preparation. The cooking is done by family members and include the favorites like diri ak pwa (rice and beans), salads, plantains, pikliz and meat dishes like griot, goat, conch and chicken. Wine, tea and beer is usually served, and, depending on the size of the party and the wedding's budget, whisky and champagne may make an appearance.

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Here is a picture of the Haitian couple, Paul Eugene Magloire and Yolette Leconte Magloire as we are looking at Haitian Wedding tradition.

Two of the most known differences between weddings of other cultures and Haitian weddings include the seating arrangement and the signing of the register. During the ceremony, a groom and his bride sit before each other, mirrored by the bridesmaid and the groom's best man. The witnesses to the marriage sit behind the groom and his best man. Also different is that the marriage certificate sees the entire wedding party as its signatories.

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Here is a look at the wedding of Haitian President Rene Preval and Elizabeth Debrosse Delatour as we are looking at Haitian Wedding tradition.

There is not much difference in giving gifts to a bride and groom at a Haitian wedding than a couple at a wedding reception in another country. Offerings large and small, depending on the social class and the size of the wedding make their rounds. The gifts tend toward household items and memorabilia commemorating some meaningful event to the couple. One gift that is never given, as it is often looked upon as poor in taste, is that of money.

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Here is a picture of Jean Claude Duvalier and Michele Bennett during their Wedding.

In 1992, Michele and Jean Claude were divorced. The divorce was reported to have cost him a lot. Michele Bennett and Jean Claude Duvalier had two children, Francois Nicolas Duvalier and Anya Duvalier

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Here is a picture of the Wedding of Jean Bertrand Aristide with Mildred Trouillot.

In Haitian wedding Tradition, Knowledge about and invitation to a Haitian wedding, as still practiced in the countryside but not so much in busier, more populace areas where you don't necessarily know your neighbor, is spread through the grapevine. The wedding day is like a community event and can consist of much singing and a lengthy sermon from the pastor. While there is no cake cutting, there are plenty of the popular foods passed around for all attendants to partake of.

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Recently gay-rights advocates denounced the rise in threats of violence against gay-identified individuals, provoking a demonstration march.

Haitian Coalition of Religious and Moral Organizations amassed in the capital's streets. Holding signs of anti-gay sentiments, they warned Parliament if gay marriage was considered, they would light it on fire while in session.

A coalition member was quoted as saying ". . . God will punish us further if we allow this law to pass."

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One thousand-plus members of the Haitian Coalition of Religious and Moral Organizations swarmed Port-au-Prince in a protest march against same-sex marriage on Friday July 19th.

Representatives of several religious denominations including Voodoo held up homophobic signs and warned Parliament it would set fire to it if they passed legislation permitting same-sex couples to marry.

No law barring same sex marriage is on the books, but gay advocates are sending a proposal to Parliament that would give same-sex couples the right to wed.

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President Gérard of a religious coalition has denounced gay people marrying. Gérard spoke of marriage between heterosexuals, whose purpose is procreation. Gay marriages will violate God's plan.

Gérard warns government of Haiti against enacting laws permitting gay couples to wed. Leaning on Holy Scripture interpretation, Gérard feels it necessary to repudiate same-sex marriages.

Protest Federation of Haiti President, Sylvaint Exantus, requests educators develop a strong moral code in children to guide their actions according to God's plan.

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