Weddings

Whilst there are many interpretations of a wedding, generally speaking they are still a religious or legal union between two individuals; although the traditional marriage ceremony have seen a decline, there are now many other methods to confirm your union. Although the service may be quite lengthy and involved, it is not complete until the legal aspect is fulfilled; the legal act of marriage only occurs once the signing a marriage license or other legal document is complete. Traditionally, the woman getting married is the bride and the man the bridegroom usually abbreviated to groom; once they are married they known as the wife and husband.

Marriages in a Church

Other wedding traditions vary according to the religion, race, ethnic group and even class the couple may belong too. Even in today's climate, the traditional Church ceremony is still the most popular service. White weddings may be quite normal for those of us that live in the United States, UK, Ireland and the Commonwealth but they are not always accepted worldwide amongst Christian faiths.

Multiple Ceremonies

Although unusual a double marriage is a where two couples are married at the same time; typically, a person with a brother or sister might plan this type of occasion with that sibling.

Destination Wedding Ceremonies

These days it is easy for couples to arrange a wedding in another country and have the guests travel to them with the honeymoon continuing afterwards; as a wedding option it can work out considerably less expensive this way.

Themed Weddings

Weekend weddings are becoming popular and in Ireland they take place over the course of three days. Themed occasions can involve golf, hang-gliding, shooting or any type of venue you can imagine. Lodging is usually at the same facility and couples often host a Sunday brunch for the weekend's finale.

Online Weddings

Although it has not really caught on yet, a few bold and different people have decided to tie the knot online but it may be sometime before this style of wedding really becomes more popular; internet based specialists are already available to help organize your ceremony. An online wedding also refers to where a couple decides to have their marriage ceremony broadcast live on the internet.

Civil Services

A civil wedding is a ceremony presided over by a local civil authority, such as an elected or appointed judge, justice of the peace or the mayor of a locality. Religion doesn't normally play a part in these ceremonies because they are purely a legal requirement. These services are brief and to the point because they are a legal procedure and the couple getting married does not mind the circumstances of the marriage, just the fact that they are married.

If you live in a Christian country then you will recognize many of these wedding traditions but there are many more types of ceremony available around the world.