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Christian Marriage - Your Marriage Tips

By Ferdinand Okeke
Feb 13, 2009
A Christian marriage is one of the most general kinds of marriage that a couple can be tied through. The ceremonies are very traditionalistic, with a vow being exchanged between a man and woman. If you are preparing to be married, chances are legion of the primary traditions are Christian in origin.

A Christian marriage begins long before the couple says 'I do'. In order to be tied in some churches, you will be required to attend counseling, so that the minister of the church can evaluate and solidify your standing in the church. The minister can, at any time, opt not to wed a couple for religious regions, although this is getting quite infrequent. Some churches will not wed a couple unless at least one member of the wedding party is a member of the church, although this varies from church to church and denomination to denomination.

When you are wedded in a Christian marriage in a church by the leader of that church, the ceremony itself is usually attended by numerous members of the church. While numerous churches will do personal weddings, many of them are opened up to the congregation as a whole, as the wedding ceremony tends to be associated with a small sermon concerning marriage and the biblical duties of both man and wife.

There are some things that you can expect from a Christian marriage. The traditional roles of a marriage party are required, ranging from the Maid or Matron of Honor, the Best Man, as well as the brides maids and other attending men. A flower girl and ring bearer are also employed. A man of standing close to the bride may stand in for the Father if he is unavailable. In some cases, a deacon of the church may fill this position if required, as the giving away of the bride is symbolic in the Christian belief.

There are some aspects of a Christian marriage that differ considering the denomination or type of Christianity. Baptist and Methodist faiths are more casual than Catholic, with Catholic churches following a more strict and longer process of ceremonies.

If you desire a Christian marriage, you will need to plan well in advance. As churches will ask a lot of warning to organize for such a ceremony, you can expect at least several months before you can be wed to your bride or groom. Counseling may also add to the length of time, depending on how your pastor feels about the relationship, and what the couple needs to learn before commitment.

In order to be eligible for a Christian marriage in a church, the couple in question should not live together before the wedding ceremony, as this goes against the fundamental tenets of the church.
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