How much is a wedding in the Church
Our atheist past is gradually eroding, and many are trying to live according to the Law of God. Well, life together should begin with an oath to one another and before God in the Church. This celebration takes place in 2 stages, and they need some funds. Each of them is very important for young people. But it is not available to all, a couple will not be able to consecrate the great sacrament, the priest will deny those:
• Who are not baptized according to the Law of the Church, or those who do not want to be baptized before the wedding;
• Those who do not believe in God, and is not going to accept HIS Faith;
• If one of them is married to another;
• Blood relatives;
• The spiritual family: the godparents or godchildren;
• Those who profess another religion: Buddhism, Islam, etc.;
• The clergy or take a vow of a monk;
• Those who are going to sacred marriage for the fourth time.
The cost of a wedding ceremony? We will try to understand this question and answer it, because for every action you need to spend their money.
What is the wedding ceremony?
• The rite of betrothal. It should take place with the exchange of rings. The groom buys the rings, and young exchange them before witnesses and God. Ring – a mandatory attribute of any wedding or entry into a legal marriage, and to choose between expensive rings or cheap, have the bride herself. It all depends on the financial situation. Earlier, people were engaged long before the wedding could take plenty of time until the couple became husband and wife. But today this sacred action takes place simultaneously with the wedding. During a betrothal the priest gives the couple a special wedding candle, they can cost up to 100 rubles for one candle. Wearing the ring on the bride, the groom undertakes in the future to create a family, the "small" Church, which means a change in the life of both the newlyweds. This is a very important and beautiful effect, and it takes place in a special festive atmosphere, inviting guests and witnesses to the betrothal.
• The wedding. It is after he completed the betrothal in front of witnesses. A marriage certificate is transmitted to the Ministers who will issue a marriage certificate on the basis of this document. And all other items are sent for consecration. The priest goes to the couple with the gospel and the Cross, he blesses them for the wedding. He then gives them lighted candles, and the rings will lie in the altar on the throne. Wear ring young only after the prayers, then they consent to a life together, getting on a linen towel. Above their heads the crowns hold the whole ceremony, and at its end the priest gives to drink of the consecrated Cup of wine 3 times. After young people kiss each other, and out of the Temple with icons on his hand.
How to approach the choice of location for the wedding?
You should know that the wedding ceremony is only possible for those who are already officially married by Law, and before you choose a Church, this document should you have on hand. You can hold a celebration and after the marriage, it is not contrary to Church rules. When you see a Temple, talk with a priest about the date of your celebration. The rite is not every day, not crowned in the posts, in the days of Eternal holidays, for example, Baptism or Easter, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
What you need to prepare for the priest?
Better to take care beforehand that you'll need. To appeal to the priest of the chosen Church, he explain in detail what you need for the rite. Officially, the wedding is held without charging any money, but actually you have to donate some amount to the temple: this will tell you about the priest, it will be your gratitude for the event. Also will need to purchase special candles, buy rings, double wedding icon and an embroidered towel. It's called a wedding set, and can be purchased in the Temple to the celebration.
According to ancient ecclesiastical rule, to the husband purchased a ring from the gold and wife is silver, but now this tradition is gone, and the young buy both rings of gold. But if you want to follow the usual traditions, it is better to buy different rings.
How to prepare for the ceremony?
On the eve of the Holy day, the couple must come to the Temple for confession and the Sacrament, it is a mandatory requirement for the consecration of the sacred bond of matrimony. Training should be accompanied by fasting for 3 days: rejection of meat and fatty foods, and prayer. On arrival in the Church make a contribution, and donate a sum of money.
The costs of filming and photographing the ceremony
I must say that in every Temple they are allowed. Find out in advance from the priest or Ministers of the Temple. But if allowed, the photographer or someone to record a video must receive the blessing, he must be a professional to shoot in a darkened room, not everyone can, this requires a special camera.
What items need to purchase for the rite
• Holy Image. They are called wedding couples: this is the face of the Saviour and the virgin. Wife will bless an icon of the Savior, she is identified with the defender, the Savior of the family. Wedding icon set in the house all the time to remind wife of his sacred duty to his family. The face of the blessed virgin Mary blessed future wife, who will become a mother and Keeper of home comfort and well-being. The face of the Kazan icon of the virgin symbolizes the protection of the family against all adversity, and most often the icon is present for the blessing. They are located on the lectern the altar, and after the sacrament, the couple take them in hand and go with them to their Temple.
These icons have a lifetime to protect the couple will protect peace and welfare of the family. The image can give to the parents, but you can pre-buy them in the Church.
If you decide to order a pair of wedding custom, they write in the same style that will emphasize the unanimity of the couple during a religious ceremony. Often commissioned icons represent the heavenly patrons pair their guardian angels.
• Crucifix for a young couple and the guests. Any person who comes to the Temple not only for wedding, but simply to pray, we must bear a cross. This requirement is present to those who are going to hold wedding ceremony, and to all the guests. If for some reason it is not, then they can be bought at the wedding place. They do not have to be made of gold, you can buy plain aluminum cross.
• Rings for the wedding. In the old days, buying silver and gold ring, they were consecrated Minister before the ceremony. Silver meant moonlight and feminine destiny, and the gold is masculine and the sun. But today it's all forgotten, and the young couple buy ring from gold. You can purchase rings with precious stones, it does not preclude the Church's Charter. But it would be better if for the ceremony to buy the ring without much decorations.
• Towels and handkerchiefs. The ceremony involves the presence of 2 linen towel and 4 cambric handkerchiefs. Towels are usually bought with the charms: embroidered ornaments, which are expected to protect the young from evil spirits. One of them lay under the feet of the pair, and others tie up their hands. They should be saved until his death, then peace and prosperity will not leave the young family until his death. Handkerchiefs need to wrap the wedding candles: 2 are given to the couple and 2 witnesses that will keep a marriage wreath and the candles.
• Special candles and Church wine. Bought for the ceremony of the candles blesses the Minister, at the ceremony held young. They can be purchased at the wedding place. The residue of unburned candles retain, they are said to be a strong talisman young, if wife's pregnancy runs with disabilities. Wine that was bought in the Temple, has the property that the blood of Christ and is a required attribute for the ceremony, the priest gives him to drink young after the wedding.
• Wedding crowns. Do not buy them, but for their use are required to pay a nominal fee. They will keep the witness over the heads of the couple during the ceremony of the sacrament. In this case, the bride must be the headpiece, veil, hat or scarf, they should cover the bride's shoulder-length, but the face should remain open. Crowns held over the head during the entire action, to lower them in any case impossible, you can only change the arm.
• The bride's attire. In the old days women wore red wedding clothes, and the tradition is to wear a white outfit came to the us from Europe. Bridesmaid dress must be fully closed: open hands and shoulders are not allowed. Big, bulky veil on the bride can cause a fire: circle of candles, and by careless movement she can light up. Makeup should be discreet, nails painted, and lipstick of pale color. No need to use harsh spirits.
• Shoes. Do not have to buy new shoes for the ceremony, it can be an inconvenience during the long ceremony: to RUB or be uncomfortable. Wear broken-in shoes, then everything will pass without discomfort.
• Witnesses to the sacrament. They should be baptized, it is a prerequisite, and have a pectoral cross. This is usually the best friends. Choosing a pair in witnesses, keep in mind that they will have a long time to hold heavy wreaths, and health they must be strong.
What documents are needed for a wedding?
Marriage should already be registered and for registration of the ceremony bring a certificate of registration. So the wedding took place after the marriage at the registry office.
And finally we can say that the cost of the ceremony can vary, depending on the Church, its orders and the Charter. If you want to be married alone, without other couples, and it will affect the final cost. On a weekday the cost can be less than in the weekends. If one of the spouses enters the marriage in the Church is not the first time, and that this fact affects the total cost: the need to beg forgiveness for the breakup of the previous marriage, and the blessing of the new.
