All Entries in the "Religious Requirements" Category
Sikh Marriage Requirements
The history and traditions behind the Sikh marriage: Sikhs are encouraged to marry, and marriage is called ‘Anand karaj’, which means ‘ the ceremony of happiness’. The Gurus taught that the family life was very important and being married is thought to be a necessary part of this. Many Sikh weddings are arranged marriages, and [...]
Hindu Wedding Requirements & Information
Hindu wedding ceremonies are traditionally, though not always, conducted at least partially in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. The local language of the people involved is also used since most Hindus cannot understand Sanskrit. They have many rituals that have evolved since traditional times and differ in many ways [...]
Protestant Wedding Requirements
There is a wide range of religious practices under the Protestant religious groups. The differences in theology and practice are reflected in their wedding services. Protestants are Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians and others. The relationship of Christ to the church is considered similar to the relationship between a husband and wife. The Protestant wedding [...]
Buddhist Wedding Requirements
Step1 Visit a lama, or a Buddhist priest, who can help the groom determine whether your horoscopes are matched and compatible for marriage. After matching horoscopes the groom along with his family consults the lama for assistance in selecting a spiritually-sound day for proposing marriage to the bride. Step2 Celebrate the coming wedding with Chessian, [...]
Muslim Wedding Requirements
Main characteristics of Muslim marriage culture are consent of the competent parties, presence of witnesses and dower (Mehr) to wife. No ceremony or ritual is required for a valid Muslim marriage contract. However, Muslims observe colourful marriage customs is different parts of the world depending upon their local cultures. Most of the wedding customs are [...]
Jewish Weddding Requirements
Prior to the Ceremony Aufruf Veiling the Bride – B’Deken Di Kalle The Wedding Ceremony The Marriage Contract – Ketubah The Wedding Canopy – Huppah The Betrothal – Erusin The Nuptuals – Nisuin After the Ceremony Breaking the glass Union – Yihud The mitzvah meal – S’eudah Mitzvah and Joy – Simcha Aufruf The Aufruf [...]
Catholic Wedding Requirements
PRELIMINARY PREPARATION: 1. Wedding Packet & Arrangement – You will meet with a priest or deacon to fill out a request form and set up the wedding date and time and receive a wedding packet. No marriage arrangements can be done via telephone. The Archdiocese has requested that this be done at least six months [...]