When two people get married whether in a civil ceremony or religious one, it is called a wedding; these days it is no longer required for the partners to be of the opposite sex. Although the service may be quite lengthy and involved, it is not complete until the legal aspect is fulfilled; the marriage certificate must be signed at the end of the service for the law to legitimize the couple's relationship. The man getting married is called the groom or bridegroom to give him his full title and the woman the bride; after the ceremony they become a wife and a husband, respectively.
Weddings in a Church
As soon as you look outside of your own race, religious and social group, the wedding tradition can become very complex. Even in today's climate, the traditional Church ceremony is still the most popular service. The traditional white wedding as we know it is really only a service that is popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and some other Commonwealth countries.
Double Weddings
Double marriages are quite rare as they usually entail getting two couples to marry at the same time and same place; this type of ceremony is often organized by a person that has a sibling that wants to get married at the same time.
Destination Wedding Ceremonies
Marriages in foreign countries are called destination weddings where guests can arrive either just before the ceremony or actually travel with the couple; whether this happens for an intimate beach ceremony in the Caribbean, or extravagant nuptials in Las Vegas, it will qualify as a destination wedding.
Weddings over a Weekend
Some couples decide to have their wedding over the course of a weekend and this can ensure the occasion is less stressful for all concerned. Other occasions come under the term of either themed or special activity which usually takes place over a weekend period. Usually the accommodation for the guests is part of the package and often includes a Sunday lunch or something similar.
An Online Wedding Ceremony
Still in the early stages of evolution is the internet wedding where the couple is married online; internet based specialists are already available to help organize your ceremony. This can prove a useful tool where relatives and friends from around the world can see an online wedding take place in real time without actually being there!
Town Hall Weddings Local civil authority services are called civil weddings as they do not take place in a church and must be performed by a locally elected or appointed official. Civil ceremonies may use references to God, but they do not generally make references to particular religions or denominations. These services often take place in city halls, courthouses and other designated areas of town.
The information provided here is mainly about weddings and marriage in the Western world primarily based on and around Christian beliefs.
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Article by Rachel Harding. Are you stuck for a wedding speech? Then look no further http://offto.net/iboqx8/
Saturday, April 5, 2008
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