Javanese Wedding
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A Javanese wedding is almost similar to a Malay wedding. However, the Javanese wedding is more complicated. The groom's family has to propose to the bride. The family sends someone as the representative to the bride's family to ask for her hand in marriage. If the family agrees, they continue the process by discussing the wedding plans such as choosing an auspicious day for the wedding or deciding the scale of the celebration and the budget.
Usually it is the family of the bride that takes care of all the preparations. A small team is organised which consist of the 'Pemaes' (event organiser) and the family of both sides. 'Pemaes' has a big role in the wedding. The most important task of the 'Pemaes' is to make sure the headman attends the wedding. She provides the dress for the couple and the make-up artistes for them as well as members of the family who require their services...