Christian Pre and Post Wedding Ceremonies

Introduction

There are many religious and cultural activities followed by the Indian people. Still marriage is celebrated by all religions and in this blog we discuss 10 essential Christian wedding traditions.

Engagement

Betrothal is common in all religions and it happened in Christianity too. They are usually engaged by the bride and groom's parents. It was the gathering of close family members and friends. On this occasion, the couple announced their engagement by exchanging rings at their local churches.

Roce ceremony

The Roce ceremony is an Indian Catholic pre-wedding ceremony that marks the bride and groom's transition from bachelorhood to married life. The Roce Ceremony is celebrated by anointing the bride and groom with freshly squeezed coconut milk.

Groom entrance

Groom entrance happened on the day of the wedding. Where the groom dressed up and waited for the arrival of the bride.

Bride entrance

After the arrival of the groom, the bride wears a white gown and covers her face with a wreath. She will enter the wedding hall holding her father's hand.

Prayer

When both the bride and groom arrived. All the guests and father in the chruch hall will pray for them to have a happy and wealthy life.

Bible reading

The guest and all the relatives will read the Bible about the love and trust and various other genesis for the marriage.

Exchange of vows

Marriage is not only exchanging their rings but also the vows. The bride and groom exchange their vows in front of the church father.

Wedding

After the vows, the groom first puts the ring on the bride's ring finger, and then the bride puts the ring on the groom. In some Tamil Christian traditions the groom ties a mangalsutra to the bride.

Bouquet Toss

After the wedding, the bride throws her bouquet behind. An unmarried girl holding a bouquet was believed to get married soon. This ceremony was filled with more joy and happiness.

Reception

A reception is a common ritual after a wedding. In Christianity too, guests and relatives bless the newly married couple.

Conclusion

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