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Gods main reason for marriage was to create a way for married couples to show their love for god. God wished marriage to be a covenant not a contract. It signifies a comprehensive and permanent commitment between man and women.

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Introductory Rites
~ Entrance Rite
~ Greeting
~ Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
~ First Reading
~ Responsorial Psalm
~ Second Reading
~ Gospel Acclamation
~ Gospel
~ Homily
Rite of Marriage
~ Address and Statement of Intentions
~ Consent and Exchange of Vows
~ Blessing and Exchange of Rings
~ Prayer of the Faithful
~ Nuptial Blessing
Concluding Right
~ The Lords Prayer
~ Blessing
~ Dismissal
~ Recessional

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There are many prayers, oaths, blessings and vows involved in a wedding. These include readings, gospel, homily, vows, blessings of the rings, prayer of the faithful and the lords prayer. The couple can choose to nominate family and friends to read prayers and blessings or may choose to have the priest lead all the guests. The vows are a confession of faithfulness between the Bride and Groom which are received by the priest

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The Bride and Groom are the ministers of matrimony. They are ministers because they are marrying each other. The Bride and Groom can choose to take on other roles however it is preferred that they focus on being ministers.

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There are many meanings and beliefs as to why a bride wears a veil. The most common is that if the brides face is covered with a veil she is protected from any evil spirits that could take her away from her groom.

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The two uniting candles are lit during a wedding ceremony to symbolise that where ever we go Jesus Christ will always be with us. There are two candles because as a couple it is there job to remind each other of gods light.

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The Presider accepts the Bride and Grooms confession of love for god. They can also be called Priests or Deacons.

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Wedding Rings symbolise unity, completeness and eternal love between the Bride and Groom. It is a visual commitment to one and other and a reminder to be faithful.

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Although all the guests at a wedding serve as witnesses there are two people that are official witnesses. These two people are often the Maid of Honor and Best Man although can be anyone. There names are written on the certificate of marriage.

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The bride wears a white wedding dress because it symbolises purity and virginity. The colour white is also associated with light, goodness and innocence.

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When Jesus was preaching he lived in a world that saw marriage as an "economic contract". Many people believe marriage as a sacriment is important because Jesus's first public miracle was at a wedding.  "During the 16th century Protestants considered the church’s evidence for sacramental marriage flimsy. Christ’s miracle was turning water into wine; he just happened to do it at a wedding. It was this challenge that forced the church to clarify its understanding of marriage."

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