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Lao ceremony what should I wear?

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We'll be celebrating both indoors and outdoors, so wear something comfortable, polished, and that feels like you. Think garden party meets business casual- with room for your personality. This is a Xzoie event! Color, patterns, textures, fun silhouettes, and creative accessories are all very encouraged! Women/Girls - Dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, blouses, or other nice tops (please avoid low-cut necklines) - Dress pants, slacks, or tailored separates - Blazers are welcome, but definitely not required - Have Lao or Thai attire you'd like to wear? We'd love to see it! Men/Boys - Button-ups, polos, sweaters, or other nice tops - Chinos, slacks, golf pants, or other tailored pants - Blazers or lightweight suits are welcome, but totally optional - Have Lao or Thai attire you'd like to wear? We'd love to see it! Most importantly, wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable while looking celebration-ready. Please avoid wearing WHITE🤍

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Lao ceremony what should I Expect?

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THE BEGINNING We will be using an Elder MC, a Mor Phon, instead of traditional monks, who will recite the ceremony in the native language of Laos and guide us in blessing the couple, so that they may have a healthy, unified, strong, and abundant future together. STAGE 1 Sharing a slice of cake or egg. It symbolizes purity, fertility, and a new life, as they embark on their journey together. STAGE 2 The toasting of alcohol. The shot of alcohol symbolizes acceptance. Both Ethan and Xzoie receive a small portion of alcohol and drink it together as a sign of prosperity, happiness, and joy in their future together. STAGE 3 The unity string. The string symbolizes the bond shared by the bride and groom. The speaker will tie a white string on Ethan's wrist and another string on Xzoie’s wrist as a blessing of unity so that they may love and cherish each other forever. STAGE 4 Before embarking on this new journey, the couple shall reflect on their individual growth by expressing gratitude and asking forgiveness. • Appreciate and thank those who guided them in their path. (Parents/Grandparents) • Apologize for all the wrongdoings that they have done and ask for forgiveness so they can start their new life peacefully. THE ENDING The ending ceremony and blessings. After the mor phon concludes the ceremony, the couple will then turn to face their family, relatives, and friends. There will be ceremony strings to tie on their wrist, symbolizing a way to receive their congratulations, well-wishes, and blessings.

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Gifts?

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For wedding gifts, you can choose to gift the couple on either the wedding day. There are no expectations of providing gifts to either ceremony. If you are unsure what gift to give, you are more than welcome to visit the registry. Having you attend our wedding is the greatest gift of all, so don't feel pressured to bring a package.