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A common prayer is :
| O God, who consecrated the bond of Marriage
by so great a mystery
that in the wedding covenant you foreshadow
the Sacrament of Christ and his Church,
grant, we pray, to these your servants,
that what they receive in faith
they may live out in deeds.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Response: Amen.

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The holy bible is a major element in the catholic wedding ceremony as it signifies the couple's dedication and promise to discuss and learn about God and spread his message to the world.
Offertory

another element in Catholic weddings is when the bride places flowers on the shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary as musicians play "Ave Maria."

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In the catholic wedding there are many parts of the wedding that include physical gestures. One of these being the holding of hands during the vows to symbolizes the connection between two people. The exchange of rings is also a major part of the wedding ceremony.

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The start of the Catholic weddings begin with an opening prayer by a priest, naming the couple and asking for God's blessings on their wedding day. Originally in the catholic wedding ritual there is a ceremonial mass but due to modern society and the individuals preference it has changed overtime. If the wedding is completed with a mass, ithe priest will ask for the "sign of peace," holy Communion will follow. Finally, the priest recites a concluding prayer/ blessing asking for strength and protection for the couple. if the wedding is without a mass the Priest concludes the ceremony with a simple prayer.

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Bridal Veil/Dress

In the catholic wedding ceremony the bride usually wears a white veil. The meaning over time has differed due to an individual's preference but the original meaning of the veil is that the bride covers her face in hope that it will protect her from any evil spirits that might attempt to steal her away from her groom. The veil is worn while the bride is walking down the aisle until the alter where her husband revels her face. The white dress is to be worn as the color white symbolizes chastity and purity.

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The Unity Candles

In the catholic wedding there is a part where candles are lit, which are called the unity candles. These candles are lit during the ceremony to symbolize that were ever someone is destined to go, the light of Jesus Christ will be with them and their lives as they start a new marriage. The two candles are there to show that when you marry someone you have a responsibility to remind each other of Gods light in the world..

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The Wedding Rings
The wedding rings symbolizes the , unification and eternal love toward a person who you deem good enough to marry. The physical meaning is that it is a spoken reminder of a faithful and commit-able relationship to a long and tlasting marriage.

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Priest
A Priest is appointed by the bishop to represent him to the local parish. It is here he preforms weekly masses and officiates rituals such as weddings and baptisms.
Bride
The bride is a female wedding participate who is soon to be married or is a newly-wed to her spouse.
Groom
A Groom or a groom-man is a male participate in the wedding who is or is soon to be married to his bride.
Best Man
The best man  is one of the legal witnesses to sign the marriage license along with the priest. He is also responsible for organizing the bachelor party, giving the main toast at the reception and the Bible readings during the Mass
Maid of Honor
The maid of honor is a female friend of the bride who is also a legal witness for the marriage license. The maid of honor is responsible for the planning of the wedding and bible readings during the ceremony.

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The purpose of marriage or matrimony is to create a sacred and eternal bond between to persons and to declare their commitment to each other now and forever. it is pronounced under Christ our lord and is completed in anticipation of offspring. Under the Roman law marriage is a free agreement or contract.

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The history of marriage, while different from present day society still shows aspects that can relate to the modern ritual of catholic marriage. Marriage was originally seen as deliberate and profound relationship involving two  families with their offspring having no say to who  or when they would marry. In some cultures, the parents would  married one child to the spirit of a child who has passed away in hope that it would strengthen familial bonds. The early Christian church was a trailblazer in arguing that marriage was not contingent on producing offspring. According to the Catholic doctrine, marriage was originally a sacrament or holy rite of passage that can only be received if the husband and wife are baptized.