Indonesia has many diverse cultures. It is estimated that there are more than 300 cultures and languages in Indonesia (there are more than 200 million Indonesians, living on 13.677 different islands). This enormous variety in cultures has a great impact on marriage ceremonies. Every wedding in Indonesia has a different ceremony, each of them influenced by the cultures of the families involved. A wedding in Indonesia is not only a tie between two people, but it is also a tie between two families.

Today, it's Wednesday, the 16th of August. Dirk and Irien are getting married. It is a typical Javanese wedding with all the traditional customs involved.

To get an idea about Traditional Javanese Weddings, choose one of the following links.