Asian countries have their unique customs and traditions, the most important of which is marriage.
Weddings in Indonesia are often sizeable. Having more than one thousand guests attending the ceremony is nothing surprising. The bride arrives before the groom, and the latter usually receives greater cheer. Before the reception begins, the newlyweds must greet each guest individually in a receiving line, a lengthy process to some extent akin to the western procession of the bride walking down the aisle.
In many parts of India, especially those with Hindu cultures, it is said to have bad luck for the couple to see each other a few days before the wedding. At the ceremony, the bride wears elaborately jewelled saris in red or pink, hands and feet painted with henna in traditional patterns. The groom's father showers the couple with flower petals and passes a coconut over their heads in a circular motion thrice to keep evil spirits at bay. Besides, there is a priest chanting holy verses to strengthen their marriage bond.
Before a Thai wedding, it is customary for the bride and the groom to prepare a meal for the local monks, who in the good old days would sanction their marriage. During the wedding, only the closest relatives and friends are invited. The bride and the groom sit next to each other with folded hands, linked together with a ring of flowers. The oldest member of the family will dip their hands into a shell of water to bring them good luck.
There are of course a host of different rituals, ceremonies and customs in other parts of Asia, making it highly interesting to explore on your own.