Wedding Guide Asia

Today we will be venturing into the mysterious world surrounding a Kabbalah Wedding. Yes, Kabbalah, the mystical new-age faith system sweeping through Hollywood, with followers that include Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Britney and even Posh Spice. So what IS a Kabbalah Wedding anyway? What is Kabbalah to begin with? The Teachings of Kabbalah The general idea about Kabbalah is that it is a new-age faith (or as sensational tabloids like to call it, cult religion) that is somehow connected to Judaism. In truth, Kabbalistic beliefs and practices have influenced Judaism for centuries and the word 'Kabbalah' itself refers largely to a body of mystical, esoteric (read: elitist) Jewish teachings that began somewhere in medieval Europe. Much like what Sufism is to Islam, Kabbalists explore the existence of man and his association with God in many ways – while remaining, at the core, based on Judaism. From Medieval to Prime Time So, if Kabbalah is Jewish by nature, how did its largely Christian star-studded followers

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Nowadays, we find that more and more married couples are forced to face the realities of being separated from each other, most often due to the requirements of work or education. Today, the WGA crew covers this issue and takes a look at insights from people who have experienced this firsthand. According to a 2004 study of about 200 long-distance married couples done by Purdue University's Center for the Study of Long-Distance Relationships, the average couple in this representative sample lived apart for 14 months and saw each other one and a half times a month. They reported speaking on the phone with their partners every 2.7 days. Interestingly, this study also showed that partners in marriages living apart were not more likely to have extramarital affairs, and these marriages showed no difference in divorce rates. Specifically, couples in the study above cite four other main issues that stem from living apart from each other, as can be seen below. Maintaining interrelatedness With your partner being miles

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India has long been regarded as a treasure trove of rich culture and it remains one of the most colourful locations on the planet. No surprise then for this Bollywood-style wedding video from Keng's Cinematography to be one of the coolest I've seen this year, and an instant favourite! Video courtesy of WGA vendor Keng's Cinematography. The wedding was held at The Oberoi, one of the most luxurious hotels in New Delhi. Get this: the grandeur of the event made this the wedding of the year for Keng's videographers! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/32653150[/vimeo] Congratulations, Pooja and Karan! If you like what you see, get in touch with Keng's Cinematography via their website or LWB page.

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"I take thee, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish... ...till another wife (or two or thirty) shall join us." Not exactly what you had in mind? Welcome to the world of modern day polygamy. See, like most things we continue to debate, polygamy started out with good intentions. Back in Biblical times, it was common practice to have more than one wife in order to have more children. And even when Islam came along, they decided it was an idea worth retaining. Why? Maybe because the multitude of wars our ancestors fought (Crusades included) killed a whole lot of men and left a whole lot of husband-less women behind with no one to care for them except for the few left behind (Fun fact: This is a pretty good example of reverse-Darwinism, considering how only the best were selected for war, but we'll discuss that in another article). Wars fought and won (or lost) years on and some smaller

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"Here Comes The Bride" not really your thing? Why not get creative with your bridal walk-in? Imagine being ushered in with any of these upbeat choices... Capoeira What: Created in Brazil, this art form is actually a combination of martial arts, sports, and of course, music. We like it because: The moves are absolutely crazy and it's wild and funky. Celeb fan: Zabrina Fernandez, The Amazing Race Asia Season 1. Bellydance What: Also known as oriental dance or Middle Eastern dance, this was originally an Arab tribal dance for the goddess of fertility. We like it because: It's sexy, it's sensual, and it'll definitely keep your guests awake. Celeb fan: The legendary Hugh Hefner. Bhangra What: A folk dance from the Punjabi community. Once danced to celebrate the harvest, Bhangra is still very much alive in many social gatherings around the world. We like it because: It works up an appetite and the beat of the dhol (drum) is just infectious. Celeb fan: Salman Khan. Didgeridoo Orc

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