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Why to choose Armenia as a wedding venue?
Armenia is a divine land bearing great traditions, culture and history. Also, it is the finest place to organize wedding feasts. The reasons for choosing especially Armenia are manifolds. I take an opinion that every Armenian whose forefathers had lived on this land should strongly cling to his motherland. My words are addressed to all Armenians spread all around the World (why not to all foreigners) who because of different reasons are far from their motherland. If you have decided to get married, then be sure that Armenia is always ready to host you and organize one of the most important event of your life under his roof.
Surely, the main reason for organizing the wedding in Armenia is considered to be the ecology. Armenia is notable for its fresh air, spring water, velvet green nature. Here the food is also eco without any chemicals. The agriculture is eco based which means pure and healthy food. Armenian arable lands are much luxuriant that is why additional fertilization is not needed. The aliments are 100 percent pure and healthy. You will sound strange if you ask to serve organic food. The term “organic” is out of the usage. Exactly Armenia is the best solution if you want you and your guests to be served with organic, eco food during the wedding party.
Every bride and groom considers his/her duty to choose the delicious menu and surprise the guests with different dishes. The Armenian cuisine is reach for varieties of appetizing dishes which will comfort the soft palate of every gourmand. The Armenian cuisine is especially reach for meat recipes though vegetarians will also find flavorsome bites. Usually, on the table of wedding party is served with tonir (big dug in the earth which fire is made, used for cooking and baking purposes) made barbecue delivered with lavash Armenian national bread. In summer time roast vegetables are treated. Other dishes of the second course can be optional chosen. Armenian sweet fruits can complete the line of the wedding desserts.
In the first place, Armenia is a historical-cultural country of thousands and one churches. In 301 Armenia was the first country which adopted Christianity as an official religion, here landed Noah and planted the first vine-stock. Beside new built churches stand lots of monasteries and chapels having the history of centuries. The most ancient church functioning till now is Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, founded in 303. For matrimonial ceremony the monastery of Khor Virap is a fascinating venue. From here the stunning panorama is opened toward the Biblical Mountain Ararat.
Being one of the ancient countries in the World, Armenia is famous and rich for its traditions and customs. The matrimonial traditions inherited from ancestors are well observed. Though in the ceremony western and European customs are penetrated, Arminian couples keep them with great pleasure. From this perspective Armenia is the first-rate place. It embraces the whole vivid culture of the ancient nation. Matrimonial ritual begins by midday when the groom with her relatives goes the bride’s place. The whole process is accompanied with playing music, singing songs and dancing. After, comes the main ceremony which includes huge spiritual power. The couples give a vow to love each other, be faithful and then receive God’s bless. The party or reception is followed which does not have any determinate rules.
Doubtless every couple wishes about having dreamlike, romantic honeymoon which announces about the beginning of together life. Armenia offers a great number of places to pass your honeymoon here. It is historical and cultural country having many picturesque sightseeing and landscapes. People are kind, hospitable and frank. The highland is multifarious compounding high mountains and hills, impregnable rocks, widespread valleys and plains. Surely you will remember the evenings passed near the seaside of the Sevan Lake. The spellbinding nature of Djermuk, Dilijan, Tsakhadzor will be great start for your new life as well as great way to drop the tension and stress caused by wedding.