Wedding Ring
The wedding ring has been in evidence.Some believe the wedding ring was the first element of wedding traditions.The circular shape of the wedding ring symbolizes never-ending love.Third finger,left hand It is believed that the vein in the third finger of the left hand runs directly to the heart.
Wedding Flowers
Historically,flowers & herbs have played a significant role in the attraction of "good" and/or the warding off of "evil".Greeks used ivy for the sign of lasting love.Today,pretty wedding flowers convey a message of fertility and enduring love and romance.
The minister will speak
To Groom:_ Do you take this woman to be your wedded wife,to live together after God's ordinance,in the holy estate of marriage _ Will you love her,comfort her,honor,and keep her,in sickness and in health; and,forsaking all others,keep yourself only unto her,so long as you both shall live _ (Groom:"I do.")
To Bride:Do you take this man to be your wedded husband,to live together after God's ordinance,in the holy estate of marriage _ Will you obey him and serve him,love,honor,and keep him,in sickness and in health;_ and,forsaking all others,keep yourself only unto him,so long as you both shall live _ (Bride:_ "I do.")
(Minister takes the bride by the right hand & taking the groom by the right hand,brings the hands together and instructs the couple to join hands.)