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Wedding Ceremony Traditions

Everyone's wedding is a little different. Each bride and groom likes to design their special day to their particular liking, including in the ceremony things that are important to them and have special meaning. Some ceremonies are quite traditional while others are much more unique. Through the centuries, however, many wonderful wedding traditions have developed...traditions that seem to make their way into most wedding ceremonies.

One age-old tradition, of course, is the giving of rings during the ceremony. The ring � a perfect circle � is the sign of eternity, a promise that the marriage will last a lifetime. For a long time, only the woman was given a ring. But these days, almost without exception, the groom receives a ring during the ceremony as well. But why is it worn on the third finger of the left hand? Traditions note it's because there's a vein in that finger that connects directly to the heart.

A newer tradition is the inclusion of a so-called unity candle in the marriage ceremony. This is done both in weddings that are held in places of worship as well as in civil weddings. These days, the unity candle ceremony actually starts at the beginning of the service when it's time to light the two individual candles. Sometimes, this is done by the officiant. However, more often, it has become the job of the mothers (or another close relative) of the bride and groom to move forward after they are escorted in and light the candle that symbolizes their offspring.

The tradition continues as the bride and groom take their individual candle and light the large center candle, usually a thick white or off-white pillar that includes their names, the wedding date, and perhaps a passage from Scripture or some other related verse. It used to be that after lighting the center candle, the couple would blow out their individual candles, indicating that they have now become one. These days, however, more and more couples are choosing to leave the smaller candles lit, indicating that � though they are joined in marriage � they still remain as unique individuals.

Of course, another favorite tradition is the kiss at the end of the ceremony. Considered the ultimate symbol of love, the kiss is announced by the officiant and is generally the last part of the ceremony. Often, in today's ceremonies, the officiant then introduces the couple ("The new Mr. and Mrs. So-and-So") and the audience/congregation applauds before the recessional begins.

Wedding ceremony traditions mark special moments on that big day. Depending on the couples' background, ethnicity, or race, other traditions may be included as well. If you're marrying, talk to family members about their ceremonies and choose the traditions that have the most meaning for you and your loved ones.

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