Weddings
A wedding is a social event that unites two people through marriage. Generally, weddings involve various ceremonies such as exchange of vows, presentation of money, flowers, rings and symbolic items, and public proclamation.
Asked by Todd L Ross in Marriage, Weddings, Relationships, Breakups
What is it like to be left at the altar?

“I left my ex-fiancé a month before the wedding, Backstory: I never actually proposed to her, she more or less did it to me. We were in a mall and she wanted to go to a jewelry store to look at engagement rings. I wasn't expecting to walk out of there with one but we did. The salesperson even took a ‘just engaged’ Polaroid.”
“She became more and more controlling, and I couldn't take it anymore. After I left her, her friend texted me on the day of the supposed ceremony telling me the cake was delicious. My ex somehow managed to break into my email and asked me who a girl was in an email I received AFTER I left her. I could understand her reasoning if it was before, but it wasn't. She also texted me a while after I left and told me she missed her period. An hour later, I got another text that said, ‘Never mind.’”
“I'm pretty sure I dodged a bullet by leaving.”
xavier_grayson
Asked in Marriage, Weddings, Wedding Engagements
How long should you know someone before getting engaged?

it depends on the factors of how u truly feel in ur heart and if
he/she feels the same way ANSWER I have been married for 49 years
and i can tell you that you have this feeling that you want to
spend and give your life to this women or man is or can be brought
at anytime and that is true love. Friendly : It only takes a year
to know someone before getting engaged. It's enough to really know
who and what kind of person you are engaging with. You are now able
to accept the good and bad habits. Think wisely. If he puts on a
pair of chains and likes it. Then he is probably broken enough I
say at least 3 or 4 years. It may sound crazy but you have to
remember this is the person you are going to be with for the rest
of your life! I LOVE SCOTT FOREVER AND EVER NO MATTER
WOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!kel
: I knew my husband for three months before getting married, not
engaged, we were engaged a week prior to getting married. While I
do not necessarily recommend this for everyone, for us it worked
and we have been together for a long time now.
to this question there is definitely no certain answer if you
are in love & they love you back just as much then, it doesn't
matter how long you've been together even when your married you
find out more and more about your husband or wife.
---Addition --- It is more important to know each other well, ,
rather than how long you have known each other. The most important
factor is that you are both at a point in your life that you can
make a lifelong commitment - you have the education and a job where
you can support yourself, and that you both have reached a level of
emotional maturity.
Plain and Simple, at least a year so you can find out all their
bad habits. then you can decide if you can put up with them
:
Till you get to know what you need to know to decide to continue
or step back.
Even if it was only a couple of hours.
Question: So i have been with my man for 2 years now,
we've lived together for a year and a half. I know him pretty good,
I want to get married but I'm afraid to tell him. I've had issues
with getting him to say he loves me....I'm always asking if he does
or not. its the only way he'll say it. He can't even compliment me
without choking on the words. We've talked about marriage but he
has never said it could be me he wants it's always, "if i were to
marry a girl" or "when i get married". Am I wasting my time? He's
29 now and has no plans for his future. I told him that he's 29 now
and its time to settle down, he said " i am settled, i have a new
truck, new house, and a good job" he never mentioned me until i
said something. What should i do? Is it too early to be thinking
about marriage?
My dear lady,
yes leave him, some men just like to seek women's love but don't
like to engage with a woman who already shows interest in him, this
is the human nature, doesn't appreciate what's in hand.
it is your right to talk about marriage. Marriage is the only
guarantee that you get your full rights, and your future children
rights. from now, leave him and find another place, let him taste
the life without you, cut any chance of contact with him, then if
he called you, asking to return back, don't hesitate to ask for
your rights, with strong manner and steady voice, and if the answer
is no, erase him from your life, he doesn't deserve another minute,
and if it was yes, let it be a practised yes, means that he should
start immediately with the preparations for marriage.
My dear lady,
Never let your nature suppress your reasonable thinking, protect
yourself and your life, your present and your future, do never let
a man even touch your hand unless he marries you, coz when he finds
it hard to gain your approval, he will then become concerned with
you even stronger, and will later appreciate your self confidence
and respect.
May you live in happiness. Amen
:
My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 years now and i was
freaking out wondering why he hasn't proposed yet and second
guessing if he really loved me. But then I realized that it was for
a good reason. Now the divorce rate has increased greatly and
marriage rate obviously decreased. One of the reasons for this is
because many people are rushing into marriage for all of the wrong
reasons and with the wrong person. Marriage is taken advantage of
these days unlike the old days. It is better to wait and make sure
the person you are with is really going to be the one you want to
spend the rest of your life with.
you should wait 2 to 3 years before you marry somebody as my
view from a marriage countsler
Asked in Wedding Planning, Religion & Spirituality, Weddings, Catholicism
How do you conduct weddings in spiritualist church?

This service can work as a conventional wedding or, with
minor alterations, be used as a Unity Ceremony. I get lovely
responses from the couples and the guests. Rev. Karen
Buchholz First Spiritualist Church of Terre Haute
Opening Prayer: Let us form a Circle of Love in our hearts,
and begin with a moment of prayer, Heavenly Father, let us connect
our hearts and souls with You and each other, Let us bring to this
Circle of Love a sense of Respect and Joy in our celebration of
this special day for <GROOM> and <BRIDE>, and bring
into our hearts the presence of those who could not be with us in
this time and space. Even as we have asked, so may it be. Amen
Charge to the Community Love is the eternal and divine force
of life; the mirror in which we may see the infinite expressions of
God. Love is the power that allows us to face fear, challenges and
uncertainty with courage and faith. We call upon God's Love to
bless this gathering, and to shine in our hearts as <GROOM>
and <BRIDE> affirm their love for one-another. We come
together not to mark the start of a relationship, but to recognize,
as a community of love, a bond that already exists. This marriage
is this couple's expression of the many varieties of love. It is
our responsibility as a community of family and friends to support
<GROOM> and <BRIDE> as they take their vow of unity. We
live in a world of joy and fear. We search for meaning and strength
in seeming disorder. We discover our truest selves when we rely on
each other through Love in all its magnitude. A Charge to the
Couple: <GROOM> and <BRIDE>, in presenting
yourselves here today to be joined in holy union, you perform an
act of faith. This faith can grow and mature and endure, but only
if you both determine to make it so. A lasting and growing love is
never guaranteed by any ceremony. The foundation of your union must
be the love you have for each other, not just at this moment, but
for all the days ahead. Cherish the hopes and dreams that you each
have which has brought you here today. Resolve that your love will
never be blotted out by the commonplace, shaken by fears, nor
obscured by the ordinary in life. The Challenge of Loving
Let us all remember: Giving of yourself in love is difficult. You
must give of your love without total submission of yourself, and
yet without conditions. Therefore, in your giving, give your joy,
your sadness, your interest, your understanding, your knowledge and
all expressions that make up life. But in this giving, remember to
preserve yourself, your integrity, your individuality. This is the
challenge of love within marriage. What is Your Intent? I
welcome those who are married among us to join hands with their
partners, and remember your commitment as <GROOM> and
<BRIDE> proclaim theirs. <GROOM> and <BRIDE>,
take and hold one-another's right hands. (*at this point, couple is
facing minister). <GROOM> and <BRIDE>, do you come
before this gathering to proclaim your love and devotion for one
another? Do you promise to affirm, respect, and care for
one-another during times of joy and hardship? Do you commit
yourself to share your feelings of happiness and sadness? Do you
pledge to remain faithful? If so, answer: I Do. The Vows of
Marriage <GROOM> and <BRIDE>, please join both
hands and face one-another. <GROOM>, please repeat after me.
I commit my life to our marriage. I promise to comfort you, and to
encourage you throughout your life. I promise to share my thoughts
and feelings with you openly and lovingly. I promise to listen to
you in your times of joy and sorrow. <BRIDE>, I love you. You
are my closest friend. Will you let me share my life and all that I
am with you? <BRIDE>, if this is your wish, answer: I will
<BRIDE>: I will. <BRIDE>, please repeat after me: I
commit my life to our marriage. I promise to comfort you, and to
encourage you throughout your life. I promise to share my thoughts
and feelings with you openly and lovingly. I promise to listen to
you in your times of joy and sorrow. <GROOM>, I love you. You
are my closest friend. Will you let me share my life and all that I
am with you? ME: <GROOM>, if this is your wish, answer: I
will <GROOM>: I will. Ring Blessing ME: May I have
your rings, please? The circle is the symbol of holiness. It is the
symbol of unending love. These rings are a symbol of unity, in
which your two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. As
often as either of you looks at your rings, I hope that you will
remember that they symbolize the commitment you made today to love
and support each other. Ring Exchange <GROOM>, please
place this ring on <BRIDE>'s finger and repeat after me: I
give you this ring, as a symbol of my eternal commitment to love,
honor and respect you. <BRIDE>, please place this ring on
<GROOM>'S finger and repeat after me: I give you this ring,
as a symbol of my eternal commitment to love, honor and respect
you. Blessing of the Community This is a moment of
celebration. Let it also be a moment of dedication. The world does
a good job of reminding us how fragile we are. Individuals are
fragile; relationships are fragile too. Every marriage needs the
nurturing support of friends and family. On this wedding day, and
from here forward, it is our duty not to be friends of
<GROOM> or <BRIDE>, but friends of them together,
friends of their partnership. In the moment of silence that
follows, I ask each of you, in your own way, to offer a silent
prayer or blessing, upon this wedding, and make your vow to support
this couple. (A Moment of Silence) So as we have asked these
blessings, so may they come to be. Amen. Blessing of the
Union Out of this tangled world two souls have come together,
drawn by mutual love and respect. May their days and years yet
unborn deepen the joy of their choice and make it abidingly true.
May the glow of your Love help brighten the face of the Earth. May
God's Love touch and bless you and grace your lives with wisdom,
courage, joy, peace and love. Pronouncement <GROOM>
and <BRIDE>, having heard your intent, and having seen the
love that abides between you, it is my great joy and honor to
pronounce that you are, in the eyes of God and State, Husband and
Wife. <GROOM> and <BRIDE>, you may seal your commitment
of marriage with a kiss. <KISS> Ladies and Gentlemen, I give to you
Mr. & MRS. <GROOM'S NAME>. Go in peace, with love,
light, and joy in your hearts.
Asked in Weddings, Jewelry, Nigeria
Can you buy white gold engagement rings in nigeria?

Well, pure solid white gold alloys formula used engagement rings
maybe!But you can buy engagement rings alloys yellow gold with
Rhodium Plate, call artificial white gold; yes; because Africa
product Rhodium plate for yellow gold; but not for pure solid white
gold formula; you can buy engagement ring in America and Canada in
pure solid white gold formula... for the best interest to the
Consumers, see web. page Living Life Enterprises Presents.
Asked in Wedding Planning, Weddings, Clothing
Should a mother of the groom wearing a street length dress and open toed sandles wear hosiery to a Sept wedding?

If the mother of the groom is blessed with flawless skin and a
bit of tan then it is fine to go without hosiery. However, if she
is not it is best to wear hosiery. Fine department stores or
lingerie shops carry hosiery that have elastic at the top of the
legs and are comfortable to wear (unlike full panty hose.)
Asked in Wedding Planning, Weddings, Letters Notes and Memos
How do you write on the wedding card to say not to attend the party?

The small card that comes with the wedding invitation you
should write in it that you are sorry, but you can not attend. Then
put the card in the self address envelope that already has a stamp
on it and mail it off as soon as possible. If you know the person
well then you could phone and let them know what you cannot attend
even after sending the reply. Etiquette states if you are invited
to a wedding and cannot attend you should still send a wedding gift
as it is an honor to be invited to that person's wedding.
Asked in Wedding Planning, Weddings
Do the bride's parents go in a wedding car?

When going to the church the mother and father of the bride
along with the maid of honor; brides maids; flower girl can go in
the limo, but after the wedding is over the bride and groom if
going for pictures first should leave the church on their own and
the parents from both sides of the family along with the wedding
party should meet the bride and groom along with the photography at
a designated area for wedding pictures.