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The Beautiful Catholic Wedding Traditions You Should Know About

A wedding is one of the most beautiful days. Not only for the bride and groom but also for every single person attending. You get to see the union of two souls in love, promising to cherish each other for the rest of their lives.

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The Beautiful Catholic Wedding Traditions You Should Know About

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  1. The Beautiful Catholic Wedding Traditions You Should Know About

  2. A wedding is one of the most beautiful days. Not only for the bride and groom but also for every single person attending. You get to see the union of two souls in love, promising to cherish each other for the rest of their lives.

  3. In Catholic weddings, many elements come together to make the day extra special for the happy couple. From religious scriptures to the binding of the souls with a catholic rosary, there are many Holy moments that add to the magic and charm of the union. Read ahead to know about the history and significance of some of the most beautiful wedding traditions.

  4. FIRST THINGS FIRST, WHY ARE WEDDINGS HELD IN A CHURCH? To have a Catholic wedding, the couple must get married in a Catholic church. Since the church is the place for worship and prayer, it is believed to be the only place with the presence of Jesus Christ.

  5. THE GREETING OF THE PRIEST In one of the most unifying moments in the entire ceremony, the priest asks all the guests to join him in singing a song or hymn. It is generally Gloria. Then, he prays for the newlyweds through an opening prayer. The congregation remains standing this entire time. They are seated once the priest finishes the opening greeting.

  6. LITURGY OF THE WORD In this beautiful reading, the priest, friends, or family of the married couple recite the Liturgy of the Word. They start by reading the Old Testament. Then, they sing or speak from the Book of Psalms. It is the reaction of the congregation to God’s word.

  7. The cantor sings verses while the congregation sings back the responses. After this, a friend or family member of the happy couple reads a New Testament passage and a passage from the Gospels. The priest then reflects on the Holy union of marriage. During this ceremony, the assembly only stands during the Gospel.

  8. THE EXCHANGE OF VOWS AND RINGS Often one of the most awaited parts of a wedding, the vows are the beautiful words spoken by the couple to each other. It shows the rest of the world their love for each other. The vows can also be read by the priest to the happy couple. In such a ceremony, the couple only has to say ‘I do’ to the priest. Then, the priest blesses the exchange of rings between the couple. The rings are a sign of fidelity and love. The couple exchanges a kissafter they are pronounced man and wife.

  9. CELEBRATING THIS JOYOUS DAY Now that you know about the many different traditions followed at a Catholic wedding, it is time to join in the festivities. One of the best ways to make your presence known is to gift the couple something they will cherish for the rest of their married life.

  10. At the Nazareth Store, you get a wide variety of offerings such as rosaries and Pectoral Crossesthat are handcrafted and sourced from the Holy Land. They will make the happy couples’ day extra special. SOURCE CREDIT : https://medium.com/@nazarethmarketstore/the-beautiful-catholic-wedding-traditions-you-should-know-about-639d2ee5063f

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