Hutterite Weddings....What, When, How We Celebrate

[@_Linda_K]

That's what I call treating each other with respect. Some people don't want to be seen on KZbin, but they respect your hobby. And you respect them by making them unrecognizable. Nobody is angry with each other because there is simply respect for each other. I like it a lot. An exemplary behavior as it should be around the world.

[@philippbock3399]

Dear Giselle, As a Bavarian I understood every word of the German wedding song - it sounded similar to our Bavarian church songs. It is so fascinating that you kept your traditions and your Austrian dialect until today. All the best to you, Philipp PS: My brother has a good friend and his family name is also "Waldner" 🙂

[@torgostheme]

Hutterish and Bavarian German are so similar to Yiddish. I have no problem understanding them. It’s quite fun to see how different and yet similar these dialects all are!

[@InTheWind_]

Please thank your fellow Hutterites for allowing us a glimpse into your life. We really appreciate that! It's so inspiring and encouraging. The world feels so disconnected and lost and at times even toxic and these videos show that yes, imperfect human beings *can* and do thrive in a like-minded community. We need to get back to that.

[@susanbender2953]

oh yes please tell them the blessing they are to us out here

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I will and thank you for being here with us :)

[@elizabethblane201]

How could anyone's heart not be touched by that beautiful singing?

[@sandinixon]

The choirs were wonderful

[@joycel242]

What fun! I quite like how the focus is upon the couple and the communities. It's so refreshing and different from the loud, expensive weddings we see in secular life. I love the singing!

[@Timbergal]

Everyone who enjoys a big wedding in the “secular” life, are not bad people. That was mean

[@derektemple9581]

The women's choir is absolutely lovely, but I really admired the men singing. It seems unusual these days to hear praises to the Lord sung out in a strong, manly manner. Awesome.

[@hellomimibanana]

Wow the choir sounds absolutely amazing. I’ve never been so touched by choir singing before now, I have goosebumps!

[@angieburns6241]

Thank you for sharing that. I loved learning how the Hutterites do weddings. There's definitely a difference and I really like that. I like that the Hutterite way seems more peaceful and easy going so that all can enjoy and it doesn't have all the stresses and expenses as the other way. It also keeps things equal from one couple to the next where as the other way always seems to be a competition with dresses, food and venues etc. I think I would prefer your way more.

[@lindawiebe8148]

I am so grateful for the colony allowing you to share so many things with utube audience. God speaks to me each time. Thank you.

[@billijoragland6267]

Thank you Giselle for making this vlog for us. I know it is a lot of hard work, but you must know how much we all appreciate it. Very insightful, and I must agree with several other peoples comments about how refreshing the wedding is compared to the weddings in the world. God Bless you!!!

[@kedeglow2743]

Beautifully and wonderfully different than the splashy, ridiculously expensive weddings of the world. The marriage, the joining of two into one, is the most important part,...as The Lord intended.

[@ruthcrawford3015]

Fun, exciting, lovely, Blessed!!! Weddings do NOT have to be elaborate or expensive to be WONDERFUL and meaningful!!

[@lindahoffman8707]

I am no longer a Christian, but one of the reasons I love this channel is to hear the beautiful singing of the Hutterite choir which Giselle includes in every video.

[@thekanadiangirl]

Linda Hoffman. God will continue calling you. I hope you answer...

[@marthawalter7806]

were you a Christian before??

[@lindahoffman8707]

@@marthawalter7806 Yes, baptized and confirmed.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

why thank you I'm glad that you enjoy it :)

[@josiedickson6959]

I hope you have not had a trauma to drive you away from Jesus.. dont forget Paul in the Bible used to hate and kill Christians and I was once anti Christian (but not anti Jesus} but all people have flaws and sin so I hope you feel differently again one day .Hugs

[@mrs.g.9816]

I like the low-key celebration, and especially the choir. Beautiful harmony. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@joycel242]

I agree. Low key allows the MEANING of the wedding to be the focus. Too many of the secular celebrations are expensive entertainment for the new couple, leaving them and their parents in debt. There is very little emphasis on the Biblical aspect. Giselle's colony does it well and with proper focus.

[@Chirpy_Chirp]

Loved how it’s a special time for the bride and groom without all the expense and stress of appearances and things that don’t really matter!!♥️

[@judywankel5276]

Thanks Giselle!! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful way to celebrate a wedding. Loved it!!

[@lina987]

In the end it’s love, faith and the community which count the most and not the shiny bling bling. Thank you and your community for sharing with us and congratulations to the married couple!

[@teresaspringer4129]

Beautiful traditions. How nice that both colonies get to take part in the Celebration and that the couples are the made to feel so special. Thank you for sharing

[@tgchism]

It looks and sounds liken a wonderful way to celebrate a couple's marriage! Congratulations to the newlyweds, may they have many happy years together! Another skillfully done video Giselle!

[@Nikki7B]

This was very beautiful and nice to see. My husband and his family are Mennonite (I too have joined their church). I know there is many different colonies or denominations of Mennonite. I have been to a few of his relatives weddings which is of old colony. I always loved that the day was about the actualy sacrament of marriage, a joining of the two with God. Thank you for sharing. From Ontario

[@petermichelson3865]

Thank you for sharing your traditions Giselle! You be surprised that in the Orthodox Jewish Traditions similar similarities are shared! When we bond with our spouse it’s a similar set of events to usher in the signing of a Ka’Tuba Contract With HaShem, the Universal G-d of creation! Many hymns, prayers, blessings are song, with celebrations on both side to culminate to the actual wedding day! When you truly find your soulmate, which we call Bershirt! Life is grand!

[@gilbaum8313]

Giselle, thanks for explaining about weddings. This was very informative and I learned allot about weddings in your culture. The singing was amazing , so beautiful, calm and relaxing. Thanks for this extra vlog it was amazing. Speaking of marriage, I found this great quote from Ecclesiastes 4:9 "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." Meaning: Having someone to lean on through good and bad times is a sacred gift.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

that is a beautiful way of looking at it :)

[@carolynm3523]

Thank you Giselle for sharing your traditions. I love learning about the colonies. Be well and G-d bless. Looking forward to your next video. ❤️ Carolyn, Ohio, U.S.A.

[@louannel7699]

I could listen to that music all day every day! It's so worshipful! Thank you for this glimpse into Hutterite marriage traditions. It was very enjoyable.

[@KylaJo2]

I enjoyed this so much, thank you! The choral singing was absolutely beautiful.

[@alancooper5386]

are u on Drugs?? that howling was dreadful a group of Dog sound better. Stop the drugs and clean out your ears.

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

That is my favorite as well I love the choir so beautiful!❤

[@lmartin2625]

Your videos are a ministry! The way you share your community's love of God is inspirational. Keep up the great work 🙌

[@gisellewaldner9406]

thank you so much for your lovely comment and for being here with us ❤

[@lisadanner6920]

Absolutely beautiful traditions! I Love the Hutterite people. Thank you so much Giselle for your wonderful Vlogs and all that you share! Each week I look forward to your video posts. You are always so inspiring to me. Praise the Lord, and the messages you share in his name.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

aww that is sweet, thank you for being here with us ❤

[@cjordan919]

What a gorgeous choir ❤

[@karenacton3854]

The choir is phenomenal! Thank you for sharing these events with us.

[@melodymelody6589]

Wow now that's a good time. Exhausting even if the work is shared. I love how this is really about two becoming one and family and community coming together to celebrated the union. Not just the expensive wedding dress and the decoration and so on. Very interesting video and thank you for explaining the steps. Wonderful as always.

[@peterwilkinson4508]

Yet again thank you for the music. In my imperfect way, I am beginning to sing along with the choir.

[@ireneheidner7065]

Thank you for explaining weddings. I have learned so much from your beautiful videos already. Dankeschön. Jetzt weiß ich etwas über hutterische Hochzeiten. Ich habe schon so viel in Deinen wunderschönen Videos gelernt. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Ich freue mich, dass Sie sie genießen, Grüße an Sie

[@kerriepilon3732]

So beautiful loved the singing watching your videos Giselle makes me long to go back to the real Christian way of living may God bless you for touching peoples heart with such beautiful video’s

[@barbaraconnolly9000]

Really enjoy your choir, they are wonderful.

[@janshe3597]

What a nice surprise to see a post from you today. We even got to see Kona today, she is a wonderful dog and loves you so much Giselle. Have a great week.

[@mercykaruchia]

She sure made her presence known(shown) to us

[@denisesnyder4919]

Thank you, Giselle, that was informative and entertaining. Your choir is Heavenly!

[@dianaw5100]

That was a sweet simple wedding that didn't cost an arm and a leg! Kona is so darn cute. My little pup thinks ants are a big challenge. Hugs to you and Kona!

[@carlaalbert2662]

ThNk you for sharing that with us! It’s always wonderful to learn about your community.

[@jennlynnl]

Thank you for sharing the traditions for the Hutterite wedding. It’s wonderful to hear the songs from the three choirs. The great thing about your vlogs is that I don’t need to see the faces of people, the video clips and the way you narrate tells the story. You are very respectful! The wedding cake looks yummy 😋. See you next week Giselle 😊🍁🙏

[@gisellewaldner9406]

thank you 🙂

[@jeannetterw]

Been following you for a while. I'm not religious but am fascinated. Also the choir is absolutely incredible. I could actually listen to that all day.

[@murielmacdonald9611]

How wonderful, I so agree the communities are.involved ...food, fun and great wishes without staggering expense - yet it looked marvelous. Well done.

[@nancypeters4245]

Thank you so much for sharing I love the singing! That makes me think of heaven when I hear such beautiful Singing!

[@raweaver3485]

Thanks for the video. Love all your videos, and your focus on the Lord and your way of living. I loved to see the four beautiful young ladies on the swing in their lovely colorful dresses.

[@willythewave]

Aww bless your dog`s sweet heart, he loves you. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I love you Giselle. :)

[@pgrevstad]

I love the a cappella music. What a beautiful life.

[@shannonbannanie4370]

The singing is so beautiful.

[@happycook6737]

Congratulations to the newlyweds! Such beautiful singing. Thanks for sharing.

[@amandapittar9398]

Oh my goodness, the singing was glorious. Beautiful. Reminds me of the competition singing we used to do waaaay back in the 1970s as children in Scotland. I loved your choral singing. Your celebrations are basically the same as world over, families and communities coming together, eating special food ( and drink) and being happy together. I love party food & lemonade! And you get a cake to take home… what’s not to love? Thank you for sharing this special day😊

[@marystevens6245]

I enjoy your channel it has taught me so much about life in your colony and others thank you so letting me learn about your life in the colony

[@sarahporter9541]

Love it! We have had so many interactions with Hutterites over the years..always awsome friendly folks. It's so good to know more and wonderful to find out faith is the same..and wonderful songs of faith. Thank you!

[@debrachan1899]

All the choirs were heavenly! That was a very interesting Vlog, it is so much simpler than modern western weddings where the real intent is lost by spending so much money on unnecessary items. Simple is best! Kona was so cute giving you loving licks ! Thank you and see you next time !

[@margaretscott9194]

Thank you for sharing this with us. The singing is just beautiful. Also...I am envious of the Ruffles All Dressed Chips I saw ! We had them here in Ohio USA for a limited time about 5 years ago and I loved them !! I understand they are a Canadian thing..wish we still had them. 🙂

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I didn't know they were a Canadian thing, one of my favourite flavours 🙂

[@kathleenzajkowski6612]

Please continue this blog!!! I’d love to know how they set up their home, how they get that home and which community if different do they live with.

[@madzabinga8382]

Yes! Does every new couple get a new home?

[@janshe3597]

I believe they live in the groom’s colony. I seem to recall it being mentioned in a prior video.

[@jordanvandervelde8086]

@@madzabinga8382 Generally speaking, yes. On some colonies they may not have an empty house available for the new couple yet, so the bride will move into the groom's parents house with him. My fiancé is from a Hutterite colony originally and this is what happened there, until a new home was built 😀

[@madzabinga8382]

@@jordanvandervelde8086 Thanks for the info!

[@salyluz6535]

@D C: The houses usually follow the same plan and design as others in the colony. They are not usually small because that would limit their usefulness if they have a large family, or if relatives need to stay with them in the future, etc. Hutterite life is not centred around the individual or couple, but around what is best for the community and planning to be ready for the future. Depending on the time of year, and which type of business the colony uses to support themselves, the wedding could happen at an otherwise busy time of year such as time to plant or harvest field crops, when they are just too busy to stop and build; or it could be during winter when the ground is frozen, when it might not be a good time to build a house. They will discuss and plan such things with the church leaders. If the engagement is short, if there are not already any empty houses waiting, then they will live with his parents until there’s a good time and season for their own house to be built. It will happen in good time.

[@kellytraylor6915]

Sweetness thank you for protecting your communities privacy it's so important in this time and season

[@gisellewaldner9406]

🙂🙂

[@PCTLadyPuterTutor]

Wow, I love your choir! Thanks for letting us into your life celebrations!

[@sapat664]

Thanks for sharing the insight into your lives and traditions. The choir is beautiful. I love them all, and know I will wait for you by heart.

[@byrds58sylvie]

Love this video! Was so curious about yals wedding traditions. Sounds very cool and well focused on the importance of the sacrament instead of all the commercial bits in ours. (generally speaking) The choirs are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. God’s peace to you and yours. ✌🏻🌱 Also Kona wanted to talk to you so bad when u set up the camera. So funny

[@gisellewaldner9406]

did you see that she was busy with a cricket? I didn't notice until I finished editing the video 🤭

[@byrds58sylvie]

Yes I saw Kona “draw a bead” on something off camera 😆! She is like our Trixie, no prey too small to attack. So funny!

[@emilybeery1463]

I could listen to the choir sing and worship all day ❤🙏 thank you for sharing.

[@brightpurpleviking]

Love this! Thank you for teaching us how you celebrate a wedding. Very interesting!

[@karend9445]

Thank you. I liked the traditions very much.

[@debbiecrouch709]

Enjoyed the video. Love the music it always carries my heart to the Lord. Enjoy all your videos Giselle. Thank you for the work you put into doing this!

[@BRPFan]

Very interesting! Thanks for explaining it! We have a number of Colonies around us as well I sure do enjoy talking with them!

[@bkj2508]

Thank you for sharing this video and all others! Love the singing! Best wishes for the couple, and God's blessings on them. Thank you again.

[@ellensmith8470]

What a wonderful way to include all those important to the Bride and Groom. A joyful gathering not tarnished with excess. And the music is so beautiful. From the heart.

[@AtsircEcarg]

Thank you for this video! My paternal Grandfather was from a Hutterite colony and I love learning about the way of life!

[@theresaross7185]

How beautiful, to celebrate with such wonderful music,a blessing to the newlyweds! God Bless their future for many generations. God Bless Much Love

[@Loesters]

This was nice. No blingbling, no ridiculous dress, no money money money, no keeping up appereances, no food fest, no materialisme at all. Nothing but love and respect. This is breath of fresh air. Keep it that way. This is good.

[@51Saffron]

Every wedding is special. I had a ridiculous dress, and I loved it. We had the wedding we wanted and that was over 30 years ago. It was beautiful. I have been to Indian weddings, Jewish, Italian and Greek, all very what you would call over the top. I have also been to other weddings, and one only had 12 guests, I was one of them. It was a beautiful wedding. It was simple and plain. A wedding is personal and each culture and person has their own style. None of them are wrong.

[@jonirnmomba4130]

Watching your sweet puppers playing with the frog in the background was the BEST!

[@lynnnelson6310]

What a beautiful wedding. No false show of wealth with thousands spent on trivial things. A wedding of two people in one the eyes of God. Thank you b ery much for sharing

[@donnamayoh1196]

Beautiful music, singing from the heart.

[@Chiara-tw5cv]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for showing us this beautiful way of celebrating a wedding, and including footage! I love seeing other traditions and other ways to celebrate special moments. The choir sounds amazing! And btw the literal translation of Hochzeit is Wedding in German:)

[@johngrober6244]

Thx for your time Giselle 🌹🤝❤️👍🙋,for showing everything 🙋🙋🙏🏻blessed week

[@sarahrickman6609]

Aww what a beautiful song. I will wait for you Lord. Beautiful traditions! I've never just heard the men sing! Wow! Lord Bless you all! I hate the ways of this world we have to live in. But soon we are going home to be with Jesus! I can't wait to see the King Of Kings. Praying for all the Remnant Of God and the lost souls everyday. May the grace of our Lord Yeshua Hamashiac/Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Shalom.

[@frandemianczyk]

Thanks so much for sharing Giselle! Absolutely beautiful 🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@sherryduva5263]

I am Catholic went to a wedding in Colorado, in Lyons. What amazing place, it wasn’t religious or anything else but love my cousin and his new wife were married on Thursday. Even though I said prayers to thank God they found their other halves to make them whole. Love needs no boundaries. Whether you’re Catholic, Amish, Hutterite, , Jewish, Baptist, or whatever you choose to follow. God shall always follow you.Thank you for sharing your weddings with us.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

that's a beautiful way of putting it 🙂

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

I just love your community proof that it works..family..faith community and no government! Love it😘

[@josiedickson6959]

I have just come across your site ..Thank you for this ILOVE learning about our fellow cultures in our world ..The singing is lovely and so clear .

[@janhardginski990]

All so very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@patriciagreene5842]

How beautiful that it is about the community and the bride and groom!

[@maggiea6766]

Love the drinks, they look so good. Thank you for sharing and telling us about your community. Just love it ❤️

[@isnoo1]

Oh how i LOVE your Music and Choirs!! Thank you for sharing!

[@luellaanderson7355]

Thank u Giselle. This is a wonderful video. We are friends with two of the colonies around us. I have always wanted to know how weddings where done. Beautiful singing

[@lynnealuebben1967]

Beautiful video. My heart was so open watching this. Just the joy of the day. You do well with your story telling of who you are and your community. Thank you:)

[@gisellewaldner9406]

You are most welcome and thank you 😊

[@lauriecarter7256]

I love your blogs about your life as a Hutterite. I grew up around them but never understood their life style

[@karensiegel6669]

Both my husband and I are absolutely delighted to see a Hutterite wedding ceremony. The choir is top notch and we would love a CD of your choir singing. Sending all the love and blessings your way to you and yours!

[@salyluz6535]

There are websites you can search to find Hutterite/Hutterian youth choirs. It will not allow me to paste the websites in, but there are several. I hope you can find them!

[@ireneferrante2313]

Very interesting, thank you for sharing.

[@catezaida8081]

Thank you for sharing this information! What a lovely German Shepherd you have!

[@D.N..]

A beautiful Wedding is one a person remembers forever!

[@debshirley6904]

Thank you for letting us in for a peek of your wedding traditions. I am impressed with the non-existant divorce rate among the Hutterites. You all sre doing something right! Praise God!!💜

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile ☺️ just decided to stop by and say hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated.

[@marlenereimchen9141]

Beautiful choir music. thank you for sharing

[@brandireneecrosby5361]

Nice choir.I felt a closeness to the Father listening.

[@timfarris6801]

Thank tou Giselle .this was a wonderful celebration and i love you dress patterns they are so beautiful .kona was trying to be a ham in front of the camera 😂 I did love the singing so much thank you again Giselle ..

[@corrinazimiga7407]

Thanks for the beautiful video. The dinner looked really good, amazing cake too.

[@ChetsWife3]

It was such a wonderful surprise to find this unexpected vlog! Thank you for an inspirational “shot in the arm!” I appreciate you. ❤️

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile ☺️ just decided to stop by and say hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated.

[@jameslake5743]

The choir singing is wonderful! How uplifting.

[@Gurlbyetalli]

Thanks for sharing loved the ending jump😳

[@jimdibbens6669]

If over exposed you mean you do too many videos then no your not. I have to admit sometimes it's hard to watch all the good food but it's worth it to glean a few tidbits of life on a christian community. And the singing is always so uplifting. If you meant over exposed by the quality of the lighting in the video then I can't help you there. From an old cowboy down here in Texas all your videos are perfect.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

yes it was the lightening only on the first clip after I rotated and moved to the shade it was better :)

[@China-Clay]

The music is singing to my soul!!

[@judithbutler9695]

Thank you so much! Music spectacular and you….are always so kind to share your life.🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@sonjabernard8994]

Beautiful.singing. thank you for sharing