Culture and Tradition in Marriage – The Wonderful Options of Ceremony

Culture and Tradition in Marriage - The Wonderful Options of Ceremony

Race is something to be celebrated and luxuriated in. One of the loveliest things about living in Australia is the rich blend of so many different cultures, all of which can enhance our society. There’s the potential for maintaining a very traditional cultural approach, which is resistant to blend because of its maintaining the traditions; there’s the potential for mingling to come up with something which is a bit like a many-culture stew; there’s any range between those two.

The option of racial and cultural elements

The Marriage Celebrant can check with both bride and groom about what their cultural background is – demonstrating appreciation of the many different beauties people can display. Bridal couples have some wonderful options about incorporating elements from their racial traditions into the ceremony – if they want.

The only “must have” elements in a civil marriage ceremony are the minimum legal words spoken by them and spoken by the Marriage Celebrant, and the signing of the register witnessed by the Celebrant and two witnesses over 18. The bride and groom are free to use western traditions, eastern traditions, traditions from Africa, aboriginal traditions, Polynesian traditions, whatever they wish.

European and non-European aspects

European traditions are a rich treasure source for weddings, and so are non-European traditions. The couple have full control over the decision-making, bar the legal requirements. The Marriage Celebrant should be happy to research any theme or culture the couple want to use in their wedding ceremony, and present that information to … Read the rest >>>

Is a Civil Marriage Celebrant the Thing for You?

Is a Civil Marriage Celebrant the Thing for You?

Many couples are choosing to get married with a civil celebrant today. This is an important day in your life and you want it to be perfect. Every part of the big day should be personalised to be exactly what you want. If you don’t want to get married in the church, you do have the option to go with a civil celebrant. If you’re not sure that this is the right thing for you, here are a few things that you need to keep in mind.

The Cost

First, you may want to consider the cost. Will it be more or less expensive if you go with a civil celebrant? Usually you’ll find that the price of both is about the same. So, the price is not something that will have a big impact on this choice.

Excellent for Interfaith Marriages

There are many couples that come from different faiths and cultures and sometimes it can be difficult to accommodate traditions from both sides, especially if going with a marriage that takes place in a church. However, with civil celebrants, usually you can go without any traditions or you can choose to have traditions from both religions or cultures into the ceremony. This can allow you to have a ceremony that celebrates both of your faiths and heritages.

Personalise Your Wedding

Perhaps you want to plan out your entire ceremony. Maybe you want to write the vows that you both will speak and design everything that is said within … Read the rest >>>