Alexandra Sanzheeva, About Weddings

Abstract

Alexandra talks about Kalmyk weddings. She is from the Malyachkhn lineage which does not have many members. Her clan colors are yellow, white and blue:In the olden days, before looking for a suitable bride for their son, parents went to the temple to find out an auspicious day for this undertaking. When a potential bride was found, the groom’s side sent a delegation for engagement. As a rule, such a delegation was small, consisting of two or three people, usually including the groom’s uncles or aunts on both paternal and maternal sides. Today, by contrast, delegations include up to 6 people. During the engagement, both sides discussed their clan colors, bride price and other gifts for the bride’s side. Gifts for the groom’s side were also discussed at that meeting.