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Symbols Associated With Matrimony

30 Apr

The bond of matrimony is one of the most sacred bonds one can share. Matrimony links two people physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. One’s spouse is someone one goes back home to, looks forward to talk to, share joys, sorrows, insecurities, doubts, apprehensions, fears, and so much more. The act of joining two lives in matrimony also involves the use of several vows, symbols, emotions and belief. These symbols make the realization of the happy moments that bind the two people together. Whether they are in the form of offerings made to the Almighty, or wedding symbols exchanged between the bride and groom or even elements used in the form of decoration, the entire set up of a wedding is enriching and overwhelming in a big way.

But what are these symbols being spoken about here? The Catholic Church follows certain traditions, based on which, the preparation and proceedings of a wedding are carried out. The symbols used here have some meaning or the other and even though these are materialistic elements, so to speak, but their significance and existence at a wedding ceremony solemnizes the ceremony even more.

Essential Elements That Act As Symbols In Matrimony

Rings: These are small yet extremely significant symbols of marriage of two people. Rings, or wedding bands, as they are referred to, were initially considered betrothal presents and are now an accepted symbol for the being married. These rings depict the eternal love of love for a married couple.

Unity Candle: The Unity candle generally symbolizes the unity or joining of two families and the unity of the bride and the groom. It is an eternal symbol of commitment to each other.

White Weddings Dress: In Christian weddings, one of the biggest attractions is the white wedding gown of the bride. The dress has a twin-significance, of purity and reverence to the Almighty.

Music, Flowers and Decoration: Other symbols like music, flowers and decoration add to the holy set up of the union of the people.

The symbols of marriage are holy, sacred and as important in the wedding ceremony, as are the celebrations, the congratulations and the bond mentioned in the beginning of this piece. The presence of these expands the joy of the people around and the elation of the couple as well.

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Increasing Usage of Christian Matrimonial Sites in Indian Context

4 May

Marriage constitutes an important aspect of your life. Even more important is the selection of a suitable partner. Earlier our families used to rely on the traditional matchmakers or relatives to suggest options but now times have changed. With Internet ruling the roost, Matrimonial Websites have surfaced to the scene to provide you with better and effective means for scouting your soul mate. Christian Matrimonial Websites in India have gained popularity for the benefits they provide to their clients.

Some of the attributes that make these Christian Matrimonial Websites famous are as follows

  •  Christian Matrimonial Websites provide you with an excellent platform to freely publish your details including your name, gender, qualifications, details of family background, and the preferences thus providing you an extensive exposure in the matrimonial arena.
  • You are allowed to mention what are the traits that you would like to view in your partner. This ensures that you get response from the desired match.
  • Resorting to Christian Matrimonial Websites prevents you from taking services of intermediary marriage bureaus. This saves your money and at the same time allows your decisions to be free from any sort of manipulation.
  • Christian Matrimonial Websites provide you with the chat option. Chatting with your prospective match allows you to have a better understanding of each other and develop compatibility. This proves very beneficial to alert you at an early stage if there are differences of opinion.
  • The Christian matrimonial sites maintain profiles of NRIs belonging to the same caste and community thus facilitating more community specific searches.

However, there are certain guidelines to be followed while registering and utilizing the services of Christian Matrimonial Websites.

  • Make sure you register on a recognized and reliable matrimonial site.
  • Beware of fake profiles
  • Prefer to first have a live chat than going for a telephonic chat straight away.

Following a few precautionary measures you can avail the services of the Christian Matrimonial sites to find that perfect match.

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MatrimonialsIndia.Com – Blogs Release May 2011

1 Jun

Special Moments In Indian Wedding Ceremonies

The first thought about a Big Fat Indian wedding that strikes our mind is a grand gala affair celebrated with full fun and grandeur. Indian weddings are an elaborate affair and include many interesting rituals and ceremonies that brighten up the whole atmosphere. You must be aware of pre-wedding ceremonies i.e. the Mehndi and Haldi ceremony[...]

Indian Wedding Barat: A Grand Affair

Weddings in India are known for being magnificent and the Wedding Procession or ‘Barat’ is the highlight of these beautiful events. Showcasing the joy of the Groom’s family, the ‘Barat’ consists of many different elements that are almost as majestic as the wedding itself. The variation existing in the diverse cultures of India is reflected at times in the ‘Baraat’ ceremonies[...]

Getting Engaged – Tackle the First 3 Steps of Wedding Planning

Unfortunately for the women at the time of their wedding are very nervous and are full of anxiety. After you are done with your engagement it is time to set a date and announce it to your family, friends, and relatives. And, do believe! It will be a cracking news. The below listed are the three crucial steps which one should need to implement for planning a wedding[...]

Tips for Couples to Save Before Marriage

Every new couple hopes to have the unique ideal marriage ceremony in which they are surrounded by their close spouse, close friends, relatives. They also want each and everything to go just as they have planned. One of the key causes of stress and troubles connected with planning a wedding is the huge amount of money which is used in weddings[...]

5 Ways to Save on Wedding Flowers and Décor

Wedding is one of the grand occasions of your life. But it is grand in its nature and also in terms of the expenditure involved. Still, it is possible to plan an awesome and stylish wedding event while saving your costs along the way. This write-up contains five smart steps through which you can easily cut down the wedding expenses to a reasonable extent while making[...]

10 Common Wedding Reception Mistakes

Wedding Day is the most special and memorable day in any individual’s life. Not only the wedding day; all the functions before and after the ceremony hold a special place in the memories for the times to come. It is the day when you have the time to actually meet your friends and relatives as the wedding day is very hectic for the bride and groom might[...]

Wedding Day DOs and DONTs

The Wedding Day is the most special event in anybody’s life as it can change a person’s life forever. Keeping in mind the significance attached to this day all the preparations should me made well in advance so that no mishaps occur on the grand day. Here are some tips on what should be done and what should not be done on the wedding day so that you can enjoy to the fullest[...]

Church Wedding Decoration Ideas

Wedding is one of the most cherished events of anyone’s life. Planning a wedding sometimes and especially of the decoration, looks like a task of excitement and sometimes of anxiety or tension. A good option is to hire a professional person for your help and share your ideas & needs with them to work out together for making your wedding day exceptional[...]

Inter Caste Marriages A Changing Scenario

Inter caste marriages are known to break the barriers. Times have changed and so have the people! To marry a person in India belonging to a different caste or religion is no more a matter of life and death anymore. An Inter Caste Marriage as the name suggests, is a union between the people of two different castes. Here people get married with or without changing their caste or religion[...]

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Church Wedding Decoration Ideas

27 May

Wedding is one of the most cherished events of anyone’s life. Planning a wedding sometimes and especially of the decoration, looks like a task of excitement and sometimes of anxiety or tension. A good option is to hire a professional person for your help and share your ideas & needs with them to work out together for making your wedding day exceptional. But even if you are on your own, here are some interesting ideas to help you in surprising the wedding guests with incredible decorations:

  • A perfect wedding theme is an excellent idea for making it a great affair. Themes may include decorations with single colored flowers, decorative items, etc.
  • Awesome church entrance decorations with the help of lights, candles, flowers, potted plants, beautiful decorative fabrics and lots more to establish a wonderful first impression.
  • Decorating each and every church door with the help of flower wreaths, vibrant colored ribbons, shimmery decorative items and more.
  • You can also opt for artificial flowers or bouquets that are quite popular nowadays.
  • Decorating the aisle with petals of rose, sunflowers and other flowers is also another idea to create a naturally beautiful theme.
  • For wonderful pew decoration you can choose different textured and colored fabrics with a sparkling touch.

Apart from buying decorations, you can make your own decorations as well as rent these products to save your costs.  You can search for reliable company in your area or online that provides expert wedding plans and decoration services.  With the assistance of these experts you can make the wedding day an unforgettable day of your life.

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Christian Wedding Ceremony

2 Nov

Christian wedding is performed in a church with much vigor and pomp. Like any other wedding, the rituals of Christian Wedding can be conducted in three phases that are pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding rituals. The bride and the groom make a solemn contract with each other in front of God. In the presence of family, friends and relatives, the couple makes a testimony of their lives in front of God. A Christian wedding ceremony is an expression of love, respect, worship, joy and celebration. Get to know about the marriage ceremonies associated with the Christian Marriage.

Pre-Wedding Events

 

  • Pictures of Wedding Party
    Just 90 minutes before the wedding, pictures are clicked.
  • Prologue
    A musical prelude starts 5 minutes prior to the ceremony.
  • Candles are Lit
    Before the guests arrive, candelabras are lit.

Wedding Events

  • Procession
    With the seating of the parents, the wedding ceremony starts. The seating order is:

    • Seating of the Groom’s grandmother
    • Seating of the Bride’s grandmother
    • Seating of the Groom’s parents
    • Seating of the Bride’s mother
  • Procession of bride
    From right side of the stage, priest and the groom arrive. Groomsmen and bridesmaids enter together down the center of the aisle. Then the flower girl and ring bearer enters.
  • Start of the Wedding March & Ceremony
    Bride makes an entry with her father. Mother signals the guests to stand. Then the priest welcomes them and gives them blessings. When everybody settles downs on their seat, priest starts reading hymns from the bible. Then both the bride and groom exchanges wedding rings. And finally, the priest shower blessings on the married couple.

Post-Wedding Reception

This is the most dynamic and pompous occasion that takes place just after the marriage. As the couple makes an entry in the hall, everybody welcomes them by showering confetti. The couple cuts the cake and in honor of the couple, the toastmaster raises a toast. Finally, all of them dance and celebrate their nuptial bond.

In this way, a grand Christian wedding comes to an end. Hope you would have enjoyed reading this write-up and wish to be a part of such Christian Wedding.

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