CEREMONY:
Andean Marriage Ceremony in Cusco
The ceremony takes place outside Cusco to preserve its mystical and non-Catholic nature.
The Andean marriage ceremony takes place in the morning at a location chosen by the couple, either near Cusco or in Machu Picchu. Then, if the couple wishes, they can perform the catholic and civil ceremony, according to their program.
The ceremony starts at 7:30 a.m. and includes purification, the Four Elements ritual, and an offering to Pachamama.
The ceremony is complemented by a series of activities to confirm the union in the eyes of our Andean Gods, which can be:
- SUCHI TIYRAY (Gift Exchange): In this case, there are a series of exchanges of garments (presents) that the man and woman make to each other. The type of product to be exchanged will be explained to you at the agency, since each product will have a special meaning that only you will know at the time of the ceremony.
- T’INKAY (Toast of Honor): This ceremony is performed with a toast of Andean drinks that will serve to fortify the marital union since then.
- MERIENDA (buffet): This is the act of feeding that is offered to thank the guests and is composed of Andean snacks and even a main course (This part of the ceremony is optional)
IMPORTANT: In the ceremony, it is necessary to make the exchange of garments (presents) that will be mentioned in the agency, so that the ceremony is stronger, as well as the products that you will take for the Ceremony of Offering, which makes the person or couple identify more with the Ceremony of Offering.
