Often time couples put more thought and effort into planning the "Wedding Reception". The marriage ceremony however is the most important part of your wedding day, and not something to be taken lightly. It is a form of worship. Consider the aisle runner for example. When the bride makes her entrance she takes her walk down the aisle, which is prepared for her using a white aisle runner. But have you ever wondered why this is done? Well, the significance of the white aisle runner is that it is a symbol of walking on holy ground. The marriage covenant is not just made between the bride and groom before the assembly of their witnesses. It is made in the presence of God, who is actively involved in the covenant since it is God who joins them together (Matthew 19:6 NIV So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate). In Exodus 3:5, when Moses entered into the presence of God, he was told to respect His presence with the command "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground". As you are making plans, think about the meaning and reasons behind the traditions, which have become a part of the wedding day. Understanding the origin will undoubtedly add a greater level of significance to all the details which go into planning wedding.
.jpg)
3 comments:
Very well said. Thanks for the sharing the tradition behind the aisle runner.We get caught up in having the traditional aspects, not always understanding the meaning behind them.
I'm so glad you posted this!
So true, that far too many people blindly go through the motions of the ceremony without knowing the significance of what they are doing. Like most things in life, it is more meaningful if you have a full understanding of why you are doing what you are doing. Keep it comin’ Stacey. Hopefully, learning more about the significance of the ceremony will help to make the occasion more meaningful for your readers.
Candie
Post a Comment