Different Types Of Weddings
submitted: May 21st 2008 |
by: KayBrown
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Marriage is a union of two people that starts with a ceremony that is called a wedding; our concept of a marriage has seen many adjustments over the last few years. The ceremony is an opportunity to perform a traditional service and celebrate with friends and family. The marriage certificate must be signed at the end of the service for the law to legitimize the couple's relationship. The names bridegroom and bride extend around the world; once they are married they known as the wife and husband.
Marriages in a Church
Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Traditionally the church is the most popular venue, where the ceremony is presided over by a Christian priest. 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.
Twin Ceremonies
A rare type of marriage is where two separate couples decide to marry at the same time; this often happens where a person has a brother or sister that decides to tie the knot at the same time and it is not unheard of for two brothers to marry two sisters this way.
Destination Weddings
Marriages in foreign countries are called destination weddings where guests can arrive either just before the ceremony or actually travel with the couple; destination weddings automatically conjure up exotic countries but it could just as easily be a themed wedding in Las Vegas to qualify for that title.
Weekend Break Weddings
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. Special activities, such as spa treatments and golf tournaments, are scheduled into the itinerary for guests' enjoyment throughout the weekend. Lodging is usually at the same facility and couples often host a Sunday brunch for the weekend's finale.
Ceremonies Online
Although unusual, you can even get married online and it will resemble a normal wedding or you can even have characters of yourselves get married. There are even guides for information on how to go about an internet ceremony with information on people that can carry it out for you. An internet or online wedding can also refer to a situation where a couple may broadcast their marriage to friends and family in other parts of the world so they can see the wedding in real time with out actually being there.
Town Hall Services
Elected and appointed officials can carry out a marriage ceremony which is usually called a civil wedding. Religion doesn't normally play a part in these ceremonies because they are purely a legal requirement. These services often take place in city halls, courthouses and other designated areas of town.
If you live in a Christian country then you will recognize many of these wedding traditions but there are many more types of wedding ceremonies available around the world. Some would be considered extremely bizarre by our own practices.
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