A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in
an institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures
and religions. A Christian marriage can take place anywhere. Christian weddings
are usually conducted in a Church with much joy and celebrations. Christian Wedding
is also an elaboration affair. In Christianity, marriages are considered the
union between man and woman predestined by God. Christian Rituals are basically
designed for a simple and social marriage. Participation of friends and family
members of the bride and the bridegroom helps to add joy to the wedding celebrations.
Christian wedding can be divided in terms of pre-wedding, wedding and
post-wedding rituals. Pre-wedding rituals would be covered in this blog.
The Announcement or
Engagement party
The first formal Christian Rituals is the engagement party.
It is hosted by the bride’s parents. It is conducted in the presence of a
priest. The couple exchanges engagement rings that have been blessed by the
priest. The couple exchanges their thoughts and also shares their feeling with
everyone. In the end there is a formal dinner or buffet lunch. A cocktail party
can also be organised on this event.
Bridal shower
Bridal Shower is one of the major pre-wedding customs of a
Christian Wedding. It is mainly a female get-together that is made lively by
songs, dance and joyful game sessions. It is hosted by the bride's female
friends. It is a fun-filled and entertaining informal hen party. There is an
old tradition followed in this event. The bride serves a pink cake to all
present. Uniqueness of the cake is that there is a thimble hidden inside this
cake. It is believed that a girl who receives the piece of cake with a thimble
will be the next to get married.
Bachelor's party or
Stag Party
When the bridal shower is arranged at the bride's place
bachelor party is arranged at the groom's place. It is hosted by the groom for
his friends. It is organized a couple of days before the wedding where a groom
is expected to enjoy his last evening as a bachelor. The close friends of the
groom are invited. The purpose is to have fun and enjoyment.
Preparatory course
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