Wedding vows have traditionally been a part of weddings for as far back as I can find. They are the most important part of a wedding ceremony, and for the most part remain about the same as they have always been. Now, some people are choosing to write their own wedding vows today, and there really is nothing wrong with that at all. In my opinion, humble though it is, you do still need to have wedding vows. I’ll explain my position on the subject, as well as looking back into tradition on why it was added to wedding ceremonies in the first place. Then, hopefully, you’ll understand my position on the subject, and choose to have wedding vows be a part of your wedding ceremony.
First of all I’ll let you know my stance on the subject. My opinion is that too many people get married today because they want to have a wedding. They’re not prepared for the marriage after, just the fun of being able to throw a wedding. Don’t get me wrong, weddings are fun, they’re meant to be fun. Friends and family coming together to celebrate the love that two people have, and the pledge that they are making to each other in marriage, its great! But then, when things get hard, more often than not, the couple runs away, abandoning the vows that they have made to each other. It’s a shame, and in my opinion, happening far more than necessary today.
Traditionally speaking, wedding vows are a pledge that the bride and groom make before God as well as their friends and family. A vow before God is the most sacred vow that any person can make, and demonstrates the seriousness of the bride and groom in their dedication to each other, and it’s not to be taken lightly. It is a declaration of their eternal love for each other, and pledges that no matter what, they will stand together to face the trials that life will ultimately bring them through. It is a sacred vow, expressing the entrance into a covenant relationship. However, the Biblical view of marriage is a lifelong commitment, ending only through death, or adultery if the situation arises.
There is no set of Biblical wedding vows which every couple must use. In years past, in order to demonstrate this lifelong commitment couples have for each other, through any and all adversities, is the origin of the “in sickness and in health” vows that are so oft repeated in wedding vows. To view other articles on wedding vows, please check out the following articles, Traditional Wedding Vows, Christian Wedding Vows, and Romantic Wedding Vows.
At one point or another while growing up, most every girl out there has loved pink, and everything pink. Personally, up until about high school, my room was predominately pink, and I really only changed it because I wanted some more grown up colors, I didn’t fall out of love with the color pink. Pink can be bright and cheery or soft and romantic. In fact, pink is a great feminine color, and not just for babies or little girls anymore. Over the past few years, pink has regained its popularity with adult women, thus it should be no surprise that many young women out there choose to have pink predominately in their wedding. Pink wedding receptions are also popular, and many women out there are looking for ways to decorate their pink wedding receptions without using the same old thing that everyone else is using. So, here are some great ideas for incorporating the color pink into your wedding reception.
The unity candle is used in wedding ceremonies as a symbol of two becoming one, two individual people and personalities now being formed into one. Your unity candle can be as ornate or as simple as you like. They come with large ornate candle holders, personalized candles, or decorated in any way that you like, and the choices really are endless. Many today however are choosing not to use a unity candle at all, but instead choosing different ways to symbolize their new unity in marriage. It may be because of some churches having rules about lighting candles that make it tricky or impossible, or even just the bride and groom’s personal preference. If you are looking for some unity candle alternatives, here are some other alternatives you can use to help make your wedding ceremony all your own!
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