Richard C. Mckeown

 

Growing old with you: Getting married

The decision of getting married through wedding is one of the most memorable events in the lives of each couple. It symbolizes the unity amongst the two, therefore binding them as one for the rest of their lives. Vows are exchanged between the two, making them committed to each other.

Lovers would feel that it's time to get married when they feel the need of making each other happy. In order to make the shared love as a promised vow, the last resort would be to prepare for a wedding. It is an accepted practice globally which primarily aims to make each other's love stay stronger.

Traditionally, ceremonial rites of wedding are conducted inside the church commonly administered by a priest or pastor. Each of the religions has their own belief, following principles they inherit from their respective cultures.

Over time, this tradition has been innovated into modern day type of wedding rites. To deviate from the traditional norms of the society, weddings are now held in settings such as in Beach resorts, Club houses and Hotels.

Certain preparations are made before the wedding. Couples do consider first their financial capability in pushing through the wedding. Selection of designs for invitation, selecting the bride and grooms outfit, the guests and the venue are only just a few of the preparations done to organize the whole course of nuptial rites.

Most commonly, Garden weddings are the preferred type setting for couples deciding to have their marriage. It's cozy ambiance, fresh air and wide area just perfectly fits a romantic and solemn ceremony. To harmonize with the romantic feeling, music coming from violins are played. Receptions are also held in the area located near the venue.

Weddings held in Beach Resorts are also becoming a widespread choice among couples. The ceremony would usually be held in the seashore. Instead of wearing the traditional formal attire we see in church weddings, they would wear beach outfits to make it trendier. Foods served during reception are in sync with the area where the ceremony is held.

Couples in the upper and middle class often prefer weddings inside the club house and hotel. The ceremony is still administered by a priest or pastor. An elegant reception follows after the marriage rites.

Gifts coming from the guests are opened usually after a heavy lunch/dinner. They would often give kitchen sets, jewelries and cash. A post-nuptial photo shoot follows after the wedding shot. Couples see to it that they get the right person who can capture such perfect details of every part of the whole wedding. Couples usually receive gifts such as picture frame or wall photo frame which they use when their nuptial pictures are released.

Wedding hold several definition from each individual. It may be viewed as a way of couple to pronounce to the public their desire to keep their love forever. It may also be viewed as a way by which couples can have mutual welfare and support to each other. Either way, staying in a married life is far from just staying together like unmarried couples do. It signifies lifelong commitment and responsibility towards your partner.