My Husband Is Cherokee Indian,but does not know the Language.?

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I am planning to surprise him by arranging a Wedding (if Possible )at a reservation this Summer that is opened to the public so they we may be Married there,and I would like to know a few words to insert into our Vows in the appropriate language.Any sources for learning this would be appreciated,or even if anyone knows a few words,would really help me,Thanks.Try to tell me the words phonetically if possible.I am a quick learner.

Update:

Yes it will be a Marriage AGAIN!!!I'm soo excited,I want to Re-Affirm our Vows.

Bruce M · Accepted Answer

Here are some links to info on Cherokee wedding ceremonies:
http://www.yvwiiusdinvnohii.net/Cherokee/WendellCochran/CherokeeMarriageTradition.htm
http://www.yvwiiusdinvnohii.net/Cherokee/TraditionalWeddingCeremony.htm
http://www.cherokee.org/Culture/CulInfo/General/19/Default.aspx
http://www.manataka.org/page25.html
http://www.manataka.org/page265.html
http://www.shadowwolf.org/tears1.html (scroll to bottom of page)
A sample wedding vow (in English): http://www.1stchoiceweddings.org/vows/Vows_Traditional_CherokeePrayer.htm
A Cherokee wedding vase: http://www.clayhound.us/sites/cherokee.htm

Here are sources for Cherokee language:
http://www.powersource.com/cocinc/language/
http://www.cherokee.org/Culture/Language/Default.aspx

You might even call the Cherokee Nation Cultural Resource Center Language Services, Tahlequah, OK 74465 , 918-453-5000, or  (toll-free in Oklahoma only) 1-800-256-0671, and get assistance.

Anonymous · Answer

They speak Cherokee--more properly spelled Tsalagi--is an Iroquoian language with an innovative written syllabary invented by a Cherokee scholar

Annie A · Answer

Go thru the Bureau of Indian Affaris, contact the reservation, and then they will get you into touch with someone who can hekp you with the language situation

kirroyale3 · Answer

Check out this site - its got lots of language resources for the cherokee
Jx

Anonymous · Answer

Wait, you are trying to remarry your husband?

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