When children reach a marriageable age, parents seek the help of marriage brokers (Magul Kapu Mahathaya), relatives, friends & newspapers advertisements to find a suitable partner. The custom of arranged marriages is common,
If the compatibility of two horoscopes is high and socio-economic conditions tally then the boy & his family are invited for meal at the girls house,
Once boy has come to girls home she will offer bulath (Betel Leaves) to young Man, it’s give only chance to have close look at each other, once the first step Is success young girls parents visit boys house,
After confirming all in order, they build up to the marriage it’s full of festival and tension as well, both parties have to work together succeed the function smoothly. As per the Sri Lankan Custom girl has to pay for the wedding ceremony, Boy only expense second day home coming party but boy has to bring girls Neck lace & rings,
The ceremonial clothing and accessories worn by the couple dressed in the Kandyan style are possibly the most elaborate costumes to be found in the island. The bride wears a saree draped in kandyan style. With traditional seven necklaces, headdress with Sun & Moon sign, a woven waist chain, anklets & wristlets. The groom wearing dress maid up 36 yard of fabric materials, it include golden sword & historical hand wears,
When a bridegroom first enter the home of his bride, water poured on to his feet by bride’s brother, there by signifying the voluntary handing over of the brothers right over the bride to the bridegroom, who now become the newest member of the family,
The Poruwa ceremony, conducted on a decorated platform, it is focal point of the Sinhala wedding ceremony. A kapu mahathaya (Holy Person) chant special blessing termed astaka & the little fingers of young couple tied by golden string & pouring water,Jewlleries & Home coming saree are given to bride & special gift will be organize to parents, young couple will offer bulath (Betel Leaves) to all relations & parents during that ceremony,
After the Poruwa ceremony couple enjoying the meal with guest & they will leaving enjoying Honeymoon,
After the Honeymoon couple will come to the groom home that party call home coming party, bride should wear that saree which given by the boy during the Poruwa Ceremony, color of the saree usually Red, this party organizing by the groom’s family they will welcome to the bride family, it’s a party time lot of music, dancing & calibrations are take place here,,,
