In several church weddings filmed in Taiwan Province Province, it is often observed that relatives and friends (especially non-religious relatives and friends) are always looking forward to it ~
Let's explain the church wedding ceremony:
1. Guests attending the ceremony are seated.
After all the relatives and friends are seated, the wedding officially begins.
2. The groom enters the stadium
The groom can be accompanied by a priest or priest to the altar. The groom can also enter the venue alone or side by side with the best man (before the groom enters the venue, flower girl and the best man bridesmaid can also be arranged to enter the venue).
3. The bride and father enter the venue
The bride walked into the gate with her father holding a bouquet of flowers.
hand over
Before arriving at the altar, my father gave the bride to the bride and groom. With the recognition and blessing of relatives and friends, they got married at the altar.
sing hymns
The choir will sing songs about marriage.
ask about
The priest or priest asked the guests if they had any objections to the wedding, so they prayed, presented poems and witnessed the wedding ceremony (the wedding with objections can usually be used as a movie script ~ ~)
7. Proclamation and prayer
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zhao Xuan, today, in this sacred and solemn temple, in front of God and the congregation, we hold a sacred wedding for your brother XXX and sister XXX. As far as marriage is concerned, it is extremely precious and was established by God. Therefore, we should not neglect and be hasty, but should respect, be pious and respect God's will in order to realize this great thing.
Pray-God, we thank you for giving us this happy wedding; We thank you for this important wedding; We thank you for this important moment; Thank you for always being with us; In the name of the Holy Spirit of Christ. Amen. (playing the wedding March).
8. chorus.
Everyone sang 185 "Gong Xing Wedding Song" or other related poems.
9. Pastor exhortation
Before God, I urge you both to remember that love and loyalty are the cornerstones of building a happy and eternal home. If you always keep your solemn oath; If you unswervingly seek and follow the will of the Father; Your life will always be harmonious and happy; The family you build will bear any changes.
Of course, you should also remember that you are not alone in the journey of life. Don't be afraid to ask others for help when you are in trouble. Helping hands come from friends, relatives and churches. Accepting others' help is not a shame, but a sincere act. Around us, God extended a helping hand to us. The hand of Jesus Christ is everywhere. The most important thing is: we witnessed the combination of the new couple. Amen.
10. announce the engagement
The priest or priest reads the engagement: XXX, do you want XXX to be you (wife/husband) and live together as a friend and partner? Do you love and respect (her/him)? Are you willing to share happiness with (her/him) equally, regardless of pain, victory and confusion?
The newcomer replied: I do! Yes, I have!
1 1. Exchange vows
Before God and the guests, the couple vowed to get married, regardless of sickness and poverty.
XX, choose you XXX, be my (husband/wife). From today on, I will hold on to you, love you and cherish you, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, for sickness or not, until death do us part. According to God's will, I promise my love and loyalty to you.
12. Exchange rings
Priest: "The wedding ring symbolizes eternity; It symbolizes the eternal union of two hearts and spirits with endless love. Now give her your love and ardent desire, and combine your heart and spirit as a gift forever. You can put this wedding ring on your bride.
Groom: "XXX, this ring I gave you symbolizes my love and loyalty to you."
Priest: "Give him your love and your earnest desire, and combine your heart and spirit forever." You can put this wedding ring on your groom.
Bride: "XXX, this ring I gave you symbolizes my love and loyalty to you."
13. Unveil &; kiss
After lifting the veil, the priest instructed (or hinted): Brother XXX, you can kiss your bride.
14. The priest announced
Reverend: Now I have the honor to introduce Mr. and Mrs. XXX.
15. The choir sings poems
The choir sang poems to bless the newcomers.
16. Pastor's blessing
Bless you and be with you. May the merciful Lord take care of you. God will bless you and keep you safe.
17. Best wishes from relatives.
The host delivered a speech, giving warnings and blessings.
18. Daxie's parents
The couple bowed or presented flowers to their parents, and then thanked the guests.
19. Signature and seal
The groom, bride, witness, host and introducer should all stamp and sign the marriage certificate.
20. Wedding exit
The order is usually as follows: (1) Bride, Bride (2) Bridesmaid, Bridesmaid, flower girl (3) Other guests.
2 1. Throw a bunch of flowers
The bride can throw flowers and take photos outside the church. (preparing a dessert party)
* * * The above process is for reference only, and sometimes it will be adjusted due to the different habits of churches or the needs of newcomers.
(Excerpted from Guam Wedding Sharing Station)
References:
1 Shen Xinglin's Smart Consumption and Peace of Mind —— Interpretation of the case of consumer rights protection
2 Luo Rong's * * * images in 2002 and their body politics-media texts and readers' gender construction and practice
3 Gu 1990 Family relationship, professional role, interpersonal relationship, female body display.