Today is
our 9th wedding anniversary! (Happy Anniversary, Joe!)
The other day
I decided to look back through our ceremony program and saw the information on wedding
symbols that we included on the left-hand side of our program. As Joe and I prepared
for our ceremony, we were curious about the various traditional wedding symbols
and why we have or do certain things at Christian weddings. We decided to
research many of the symbols and then included some of our findings in our
program.
So, I
thought I would stray from our next passage in Revelation and instead share this section of our program with you today!
Wedding
Many of the
symbols that are incorporated into modern weddings have traditional biblical
meanings. Some of these symbols are as follows:
Bridesmaids – provide light for the
groom who comes at night (Matthew 25:1-13)
White
wedding gown – symbol of purity and virginity
Veil – symbolizes a wife’s
submission, innocence, and being reserved for her husband
Train of
the dress
– symbol of honor and majesty (Isaiah 6:1)
Jewelry – symbolizes strength
and joy (Isaiah 49:18 and 61:10)
White
Runner –
associated with God’s presence in the covenant
Groom (standing at the front)
– symbolizes that he initiates the covenant
Rings/Unity
candle/Kiss – symbolize the covenant becoming final and the two becoming one
Reception –
Great celebration once the groom has fulfilled the covenant (Revelation 19:7-9
God acts as both host and Groom at the final celebration)
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