Christian marriage ceremony?

Bethanie Menden: The white wedding dress is not traditional. It only became popular in 1840 when Queen Victoria chose a white dress for her wedding. After that all brides in the Western world wanted to look like her and it's now become a symbol of first marriages. While these days we think it has something do to with purity, in actual fact it has nothing to do with this at all. It was simply the fashion in Victorian times. You absolutely right in saying that the bride is handed over by her father to the new owner - her husband. For centuries women have been treated as goods to be sold to the highest bidder, love had nothing to do with marriage. But these days, it's just a tradition and no-one believes that woman is a chattel. While many Christian ceremonies still include the words "obey" in the woman's vows, this is optional and it's up to the bride whether or not she uses the words. Marriage now is also optional, with more people happily living in de facto relationships,! and getting married only when the time is right for them. And very few people view the marriage ceremony as sexist as so many things about it have now changed. There is no "ownership" by the husband, and very few wives would stand for this anyway. BTW Civil ceremonies are very similar to Christial ceremonies....Show more

Violette Vanek: The ceremony itself does not help unless the man and woman being married are committed to the Lord and to each other. Marriage is something that needs to be worked on throughout the years the couple are together. It doesn't just happen. But if both of them have Christ at the centre of their lives it becomes easier (but not easy) because they are both on the same track. During the ceremony, they both make vows to each other before God. If they love God they should be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure they do not break those vows. The marriage makes the two people one. It is a profound mystery how this happens but if the ! man and woman do not put the effort into their marriage it can! easily fall to pieces....Show more

Ambrose Mumma: It depends on how you believe, what support your faith..