marriage is a ceremony in which two people unite in marriage. The tradition of marriage and customs varies greatly between culture, ethnic group, religion, state, and social class. Most wedding ceremonies involve the exchange of marriage vows by spouses, gift presentations (offerings, rings, symbolic goods, flowers, money), and public wedding proclamation by authority figures or celebrities. Special wedding dresses are often worn, and ceremonies are sometimes followed by wedding receptions. Music, poetry, prayers or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into ceremonies.
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Cross-cultural common elements
Some cultures have adopted the traditional Western custom of white marriage, in which a bride wore a white wedding dress and veil. This tradition was popularized through the marriage of Queen Victoria. Some say the choice of Victorian white dress may be just a sign of luxury, but it may also be influenced by the values ​​it holds that emphasize sexual purity. In the tradition of modern 'white marriage', white clothing and hoods are an unusual choice for a second or later marriage.
The use of wedding rings has long been a part of religious marriages in Europe and America, but the origins of this tradition are unclear. One possibility is Roman belief in the Vein of terror, which is believed to be a blood vessel that flows from the fourth finger (ring finger) directly to the heart. So, when couples wear rings on this finger, their hearts are connected. Historian Vicki Howard points out that the belief in the "ancient" quality of this practice is most likely a modern invention. The "double ring" ceremony is also a modern practice, the wedding band of the groom who did not appear in the United States until the early 20th century.
The wedding ceremony is often followed by wedding receptions or wedding breakfasts, where rituals may include speeches of the groom, the best man, the father of the bride and possibly the bride, the newlyweds' first married dance, and the elegant wedding cake cutting.
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Traditional wedding dress
- Kua (or ?? [kwÃÆ' hn kwÃÆ'¡a]), traditional Chinese formal attire
- Batik and Kebaya, clothes worn by the Javanese in Indonesia as well as by Malays in Malaysia
- Hanbok, Korean traditional dress
- Barong Tagalog, embroidered and official Filipino clothing
- Kimono, traditional Japanese clothing
- Sari/Lehenga, traditional Indian and Indian clothing in India
- Dhoti, men's clothing in South India
- Dashiki, traditional Western African wedding dress
- Ao dai, traditional Vietnamese dress
- Dress bands, often worn by American Indian men on lucrative occasions, such as weddings, other common customs are wrapping the bride in a blanket
- Kilt, men's wear for the culture of Scotland
- Kittel, a white robe worn by the groom at Orthodox Jewish marriage. Kittel is only used under Chupah, and removed before reception.
- Topors, a cone-shaped headpiece traditionally worn by a groom as part of a Bengali Hindu wedding ceremony
- Western code
- Morning dress, formal Western daytime wear
- Stroller
- White tie ("evening dress" in England, very formal evening outfit)
- Night Clothes Black tie ("dinner jacket" in the UK, often referred to as "tuxedo" in the US) is traditionally only suitable for use after 6:00 pm (not for weddings), but also seen during the day , especially in the US This is considered inappropriate in the UK)
- Non-traditional "tuxedo" variant (colored jacket/tie, "wedding suit")
- Clothes
- Wedding apparel is different all over the world
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Wedding music
Western Wedding
The music played at the Western wedding includes a process track to walk down the aisle (eg march weddings) either before or after the wedding. Examples of such use were reported in the marriages of Nora Robinson and Alexander Kirkman Finlay in 1878.
The "Bridal Chorus" of Lohengrin by Richard Wagner is often used as a procession and is commonly known as "Here Comes the Bride". Richard Wagner is said to be anti-Semitic, and as a result, Chorus Bridal is rarely used in Jewish marriages.
Canon Johann Pachelbel in D is an alternative procession. Other alternatives include various contemporary melodies, such as One Love Bob Marley, which is sometimes performed by steel drum bands.
Religious aspects of marriage
Most religions recognize a lifelong union with established ceremonies and rituals. Some religions permit polygamous marriages or same-sex marriages.
Many Christian religions emphasize that raising children as a priority in marriage. In Judaism, marriage is so important that unmarried is considered unnatural. Islam also recommends very high marriages; among other things, it helps in the pursuit of spiritual perfection. The BahÃÆ'¡'ÃÆ' Faith sees marriage as the foundation of the structure of society, and considers it the physical and spiritual bond that survives in the afterlife. Hinduism views marriage as a sacred obligation that requires religious and social obligations. On the contrary, Buddhism does not encourage or obstruct marriage, though it teaches how one can live a happy married life and insists that the promise of marriage can not be taken lightly.
Different religions have different beliefs regarding the breakup of marriage. For example, the Roman Catholic Church believes that marriage is a sacrament and a legitimate marriage between two baptized people can not be broken by any other way than death. This means that civil divorce can not remarry in Catholic marriage while their spouse is alive. In the field of zero, religion and state often apply different rules. Couples, for example, can begin the process of canceling their marriage by the Catholic Church only after they are no longer married in the eyes of civil authorities.
Customs associated with different religions and cultures
Christian custom
Most Christian churches provide some form of blessing for a marriage; The wedding ceremony usually includes some kind of promise by the community to support the couple's relationship. Wedding church is a ceremony led by a priest or a Christian priest. The ceremonies are based on references to God, and are often manifested in other church ceremonies such as the Mass. Habits can vary greatly between denominations. In the Roman Catholic Church "Holy Matrimony" is regarded as one of the seven sacraments, in this case one spouse mutually excommunicate before a priest and member of society as a witness. Like all the sacraments, it is seen as instituted by Jesus himself (see Gospel of Matthew 19: 1-2, Catechism of the Catholic Church §1614-1615). In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is one of the Mysteries, and seen as ordination and martyrdom. The Saint Thomas Christian wedding ceremony, an ethnoreligious Christian group in India combines elements of Hindu, Jewish, and Christian marriages.
The Order for the Service of Marriage in the Methodist of Worship for Church and Home (1965) establishes the importance of prenuptial counseling, stating that "the minister commands diligently to instruct those who request his office for their prospective marriage in the Christian sense of the sacred estate in which they attempt to enter ". In the Methodist Free Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, both separate from the World Methodist Council, containing a rubric for reading banns. The Christian Marriage Service (Rite I) includes elements found in the standard liturgy celebrated on the Day of the Lord and other unique elements for this Mass: Entrance, Opening of Prayer, Old Testament Readings, Psalms, New Testament Readings, Alleluia, Gospel Discourse, Sermon, Zikr from one ecumenical creed, faithful prayer, offerings, Declaration by Men and Women, Family and People's Response, Sworn Exchange, Blessing and Ring Exchange, Wedding Declaration and Eucharistic celebration, and Do'a.
The Quaker wedding ceremony in a Friends meeting is similar to other meetings for worship, and is therefore often very different from the experiences expected by non-Friends.
Hindu Habit
Hindu ceremonies are usually performed entirely or at least partially in Sanskrit, the language of the Hindu scriptures. Weddings can last for several days and they can vary greatly depending on the region, denomination and caste. The Mehendi ceremony is a traditional ritual in a Hindu wedding, where the application of Henna takes place in the hands and feet of the bride, before the wedding. On the wedding day, the bride and groom hang each other in front of the guests. Most guests only watch this short ceremony and then socialize, eat and go. The religious part (if any) comes a few hours later, witnessed by close friends and relatives. In the case where a religious ceremony is present, a Brahmin (Hindu priest) organizes a sacred yajna (sacrifice of fire), and sacred fire (Agni) is considered to be the chief witness ( s? Ksh? i>) of marriage. He recited a mantra of the Vedic text and a subsidiary while the couple sat in front of the fire. The most important step is either saptapadi or when phere , in which the bride and groom, hand in hand, surround the sacred fire seven times, each circle representing the marriage vow. Then the groom marks the bride's hair parted ways with vermilion ( sindoor ) and puts a gold necklace ( mangalsutra ) on its neck. Some other rituals may precede or follow the rituals mentioned earlier. Then the bride officially departs from her blood-family to join the groom's family. Hebrew custom
Traditional Jewish weddings usually follow this format:
- Prior to the ceremony, the couple inaugurates a written marriage contract, setting the husband's duty to his wife and possibly in the case of a divorce. cloak was signed by two witnesses and then read under chuppah.
- The couple married under a wedding canopy (chuppah), marking their new home together. Chuppah can be made from a piece of cloth or other material attached to four pillars, or a tallit shawl held by a partner by four family members or friends.
- The couple is accompanied to chuppah by both groups of parents, and stands under chuppah along with other family members if desired.
- Seven blessings are recited, blessing the bride and their new home.
- The couple sipped a glass of wine.
- The groom will step on the glass to destroy it, usually with his right foot, as if recalling the destruction of the Second Temple.
- In some marriages, couples may state that each is sanctified to the other, repeating another promise and exchanging rings.
- In Orthodox and traditional Jewish marriage, the bride does not speak under chuppah and only she receives the ring. The groom reads "Harei in mekudeshet li k'dat Moshe V'Yisrael" - "behold ye are purified unto me by the law of Moses and Israel" as he puts the ring on the right index finger of the bride. The silence of the bride and the reception of the ring signify her approval for marriage. This part of the ceremony is called kiddushin. The groom gives the value object to the bride required for the marriage to be lawful.
- In a more egalitarian marriage, the bride responds orally, often giving the ring to the groom in return. The general response is "ani l'dodi, v'dodi li" (I am my beloved, my beloved is mine)
- In some Orthodox marriages, the groom then says:
- "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand forget his skills.
- May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth.
- If I do not remember you,
- if I do not regard Jerusalem as my highest joy. "
- The ceremony ends with the groom breaking a glass under his feet.
- The couple spent their first moments as a man and wife in exile (apart from wedding guests, and without the presence of others). This
- "the seclusion (or 'unity') room" lawfully strengthens the marriage bond, since Jews are traditionally forbidden to be exiled with people unrelated to the opposite sex. - The ceremony is followed by seudat mitzvah , wedding dinner, as well as music and dance.
- At the end of the wedding banquet, Birkat Hamazon (The After Gift) is read, as well as the seven blessings of marriage.
In a more rigorous community, the couple will celebrate for another seven days, called Sheva Brachot (seven blessings) in which seven marriage blessings are read out at every big meeting during this time.
Muslim culture
Marriage is usually a happy time for families to celebrate. In the Muslim world, there are colors, cultural variations from one place to another.
Two male witnesses who are members of the family in most cases are required for the marriage. According to the Qur'an, married Muslim couples, both husbands and wives act as protectors and entertainers respectively and therefore only mean "for each other".
All Muslim marriages must be publicly announced and never done in secret. For many Muslims, it is a ceremony that is considered a true marriage together with the confirmation of marriage in the civil registry office according to fiqh , in Islamic marriage is also seen as a legal contract especially in Islamic jurisprudence.. However, most Muslim cultures separate both the mosque and marriage institutions, no religious officials are needed, but very often an Imam leads and performs ceremonies, he may deliver a short sermon. Celebrations may vary from country to country depending on their culture but the main ceremony is followed by Walima (the wedding banquet).
In Islam, polygamy is permissible with certain religious restrictions, although the majority of Muslims traditionally practice monogamy.
It is forbidden in Islam for parents or others: to coerce, forcing, or tricking men or women into marriage that goes against the will of the individual from one of the spouses. It is also necessary for all marriages starting with the best intentions.
Chinese culture
In traditional Chinese weddings, this tea ceremony is equivalent to an oath swap at a Western wedding ceremony. This ritual is still widely practiced among rural Chinese; However, young people in big cities, as well as in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, tend to practice a combination of Western wedding styles along with the tea ceremony.
When the bride leaves her home with the groom to her house, a "Lucky Lady" will hold a red umbrella over her head, which means, "Raise the bark, spread the leaves." This "Lucky Lady" must be someone who is blessed with good marriage, healthy children, husbands, and living parents. Other relatives will spread rice, red beans and green beans in front of him. The red umbrella protects the bride from evil spirits, and the rice and beans to attract the attention of the golden chicken.
The newlyweds kneel before the parents who serve the tea. A Women of Luck Women make tea say profitable phrases to bless newlyweds and their families. Newlyweds also serve tea to each other, lifting high tea cups to show respect before serving each other's tea.
The maids who receive tea usually provide bridal gifts such as jewelry or red envelopes.
The tea ceremony is an official ritual to introduce a new bride to each other's family, and a way for new brides to show their respect and appreciation to their parents. The new bride knelt in front of their parents, serving tea for both sides of the parents, as well as close relatives. Parents give words of blessing and gifts to new bride.
Humanist Marriage
Many traditions and rituals have origins in religion and are still practiced by religious leaders. Those who have secular marriages often want to retain the symbolic meaning of some customs because they have become an important part of a culture apart from religion. To meet these needs, secular ceremonies are being initiated by humanist officials around the world. Since the early 1980s, the Scottish Humanist Society (HSS) has conducted secular ceremonies in the country. In 1987, the Scottish BBC TV series "High Spirits" for the first time aired a humanist marriage on national TV. The demand for humanist marriage has evolved since then and in 2005 HSS won a legal battle and their ceremonies are now endorsed by the Scottish General Registrar.
Humanist wedding ceremonies conducted in various countries such as the US, Canada and Brazil recently, have legal status only in some of these countries. Humanist celebrities can conduct legitimate civil marriages and civil partnerships in the Republic of Ireland. Non-secular marriages are becoming more popular in Ireland because of the declining influence of the Catholic Church.
Marriage type
Civil marriage
Civil marriage is a ceremony presided over by a local civil authority, such as a chosen or appointed judge, a peace judge or mayor of a territory. The civil marriage ceremony may use a reference to God or a god (except in English law where readings and music are also limited), but generally there is no reference to a particular religion or denomination. They can be complicated or simple. Many civil marriage ceremonies take place at the town hall or the local town hall or courthouse in the judge's chambers.
Wedding destination
No need to be confused with elopement, marriage destination is the place where the wedding is held, often in a holiday setting, in a location where most invited guests have to travel and often stay for a few days. It could be a beach ceremony in the tropics, a luxurious event in a metropolitan resort, or a simple ceremony at a friend's house or distant relative geographically. During the recessionary period of 2009, destination marriages continued to grow compared with traditional marriages, as smaller size usually resulted in lower costs.
Weddings held prestigious venues such as palaces or stately homes have become increasingly popular in the 21st century especially in European countries such as Britain, France and Germany. From 2010 onwards, there is an increase in marriage destinations held in exotic places such as Indonesia, Maldives, India, and Pakistan.
Double marriage
Double marriage is a double ceremony in which two married couples meet for two weddings simultaneously or in a row. Usually, a fiance with a sibling who is also involved, or four close friends in which both partners in the involved friendship can plan a double marriage in which both partners are legally married.
Elopement
Elopement is a married act, often unexpectedly, without inviting guests to a wedding. In some cases, a small group of family or friends may be present, while in others, the involved couple may marry without the consent or knowledge of parents or others. While the couple may or may not be widely known to be involved before the elopement, the marriage itself is generally a surprise to those who are later told about the incident.
Handfasting
A handfasting is an old pagan habit, dating back to ancient Celtic times. Handfasting was at first more like an engagement period, in which two people would declare unity binding between them for a year and a day. Original handfasting is a marriage trial.
Higher or Highland Wedding
Highland or Scottish weddings have grooms, with some or all male grooms wearing skirts. The bride can wear a sling or other tartan clothing. The Scottish basketball sword is used for every Saber Arch.
Mass marriage
Collective or mass marriage is a single ceremony in which many couples get married simultaneously.
Military marriage
Military marriages are ceremonies performed in military chapels and may involve Saber Arch. In most military marriages, the bride, or both will wear military clothing uniforms in exchange for civilian official clothing. Some retired military personnel who marry after their services end up can choose military marriages.
Wedding flower updates
Renewal of a marriage vow is a ceremony in which a married couple renews or reaffirms their marriage vow. Typically, this ceremony is held to commemorate the milestone marriage anniversary. It may also be held to re-create a wedding ceremony in the presence of family and friends, especially in the case of a previous elopement.
same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is a ceremony in which two people of the same sex marry. This event may be legally documented as a legally recognized marriage or partnership such as civil unity. If such partnership is not legally recognized, the marriage may be a religious or symbolic ceremony designed to provide an opportunity to make the same declarations and public celebrations as friends and family may be desired by other types of marriage. This is often referred to as a commitment ceremony. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in most countries. The first law that allows same-sex marriage in modern times is imposed in the first decade of the 21st century. On February 7, 2018, twenty-three countries (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay) and certain subnational jurisdictions (Mexican parts) allow same-sex couples to marry. Polls show increased support for legally recognizing same-sex marriages in America and in parts of Europe.
Officers in same-sex marriages may be religiously ordained. Some religions and branches of religion, including Quakers, Lutherans, Reformed, United and unity churches, Unitarians, Ethical Cultures, Reformed Jews and Reconstructionist Jews, Metropolitan Community Churches, Reformed Catholic Churches and Buddhist organizations like Soka Gakkai perform and acknowledge the same one. -sex wedding, even if the governments of the countries in which they live may not.
There is no widespread marriage custom that same-sex couples are uniquely pressed to follow. Some couples opt for the pattern of their wedding ceremony because it is close to their traditional wedding versus possible wedding type, while others modify their customs accordingly, or even innovate completely new habits.
Wedding shotgun
Wedding rifles are weddings where the groom is reluctant to marry the bride, however, it is strongly recommended to do so to avoid any family, social or legal impact. In many cases, the bride is pregnant before the wedding and the bride's family, most commonly the bride's father, insists that the bride and groom marry before the pregnancy becomes clear.
Weekend wedding
Wedding weekends are weddings where couples and their guests celebrate over the weekend. Special activities, such as spa treatments and golf tournaments can be scheduled into the wedding voyage. Lodging is usually at the same facilities as weddings and couples often host Sunday lunches for weekends.
White wedding
White marriage is a term for traditional Western or semi-formal marriage. The term refers to the color of the wedding dress, which became popular after Queen Victoria wore a pure white dress when she married Prince Albert and many quickly copied her choice. At that time, white color symbolizes both luxury and sexual purity for many and has become a color for use by young women who are officially presented to the palace.
Wedding farmers
Farmer's wedding is a habit of Dutch carnival. Not everywhere in Limburg and Brabant is part of the boerenbruiloft (peasant wedding) of the carnival. Especially in the north and central parts of Limburg and the eastern part of North Brabant is boerenbruiloft is very often held during carnival and is an important part of the carnival culture. Each carnival association has its own tradition of choosing a mate for marriage. Often the bride is chosen by eleven councils or by couples who married the previous year.
It is not necessary that the newlyweds are a couple in real life. Nor is it necessary that the prospective bride is single. Both the bride and the lady, however, should fall in love during the carnival and they need to transfer their love to all those who celebrate their marriage along with them. The culmination of the peasant wedding festival is the wedding and wedding party onecht (not marriage) of the bride and groom. There are many aspects to be found in marriage in real life. First engagement will be announced as if it will become an official marriage. And both families must learn to know each other very well in organizing parties and ceremonies, like ordinary marriages. Both families prepared a piece of entertainment for the wedding. And like a real wedding, receptions and parties are held where guests are asked to wear appropriate clothes. The bride will often dress in wedding clothes from before 1940. The bride for example will often wear poffer, which is a traditional Brabantian headdress.
Wedding ceremony participants
Participants of the wedding ceremony, also referred to as weddings, are the ones who participate directly in the wedding ceremony itself.
Depending on the location, religion, and style of marriage, this group may only include married individuals, or may include one or more brides, brides (or brides men ), honor , brides , best people , bridesmaid , girls flowers , pages , and ring bracelets .
A woman's wedding party consists only of those on her side at the wedding. Those on the groom's side are called
the bridegroom .
- The bride: A woman/woman to be married.
- The Bridegroom or the Bride: A man/man will marry.
- Marriage: the person who leads the marriage, validates the marriage from a legal or religious standpoint. This person can be a judge, peace justice, or a member of the clergy. In Hindu marriages, marriage officers are called pandit or Brahmin.
- Man, Woman, or Best Person: The assistant head of the groom at the wedding, usually a relative or friend who has a special meaning in his life. Often hold the wedding ring until their exchange.
- Mother of the Bride or Groom: Mother of both bride and groom.
- Maid, Matron or Man of Honor: The title and position held by the bride's assistant, usually the closest friend or sibling.
- Bridesmaids: Women officers for the bride. The man in this role may be called an honorary helper or sometimes a bride, but the term has different traditional meanings.
- Companion or Helper: Aides, usually men, for the bridegroom in a wedding ceremony. A female officer, like a groom's sister, is usually called a maid of honor.
- Page: Young waiter can bring the bridal carriage. In formal marriage, the ring bearer is a special page that carries the ring into the hall. Coin carriers are similar pages that line up in the aisles to bring in wedding coins.
- Flower Girl: In some traditions, one or more children carry a wreath or drop a rose petal in front of the bride in the wedding procession.
Wedding industry
The global marriage industry is worth $ 300 billion per 2016. The US wedding industry itself is estimated to be worth $ 60 billion in the same year. In the United States, the wedding industry employs over a million people across 600,000 businesses, and grows 2% every year. The industry has undergone a transition due to increased use of technology. Bridal websites, blogs, and social media accounts have encouraged shopping and created new trends and traditions.
By 2016 alone the average cost of marriage in the US is estimated at $ 35,329, although the average American spends about $ 14,399 that year. According to one scientific study of American couples, massive spending on marriage is associated with debt stress and short-lived marriages that end in divorce. Couples who spend less than US $ 10,000 on all marriage-related expenses, and those with relatively large numbers of attendees, are the most likely to divorce.
See also
- Wedding commemoration
- Wedding photography
- Wedding videography
- Profitable marriage date
- Marryoke
- Wedding invitations
- Wedding planners
- Green wedding
Note
References
External links
- Definition of wedding dictionary in Wiktionary
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