What Wedding Ceremony Traditions & Rituals are Popular Today?
Some wedding ceremony traditions & rituals are so popular that we expect them! The ‘kiss‘ is one of the traditions that we see in most ‘western culture’ weddings. Consequently, we often expect that this tradition must be part of the wedding ceremony.
One of the most popular of wedding ceremony traditions is the exchanging or giving of wedding rings. Wedding rings are regarded as the traditional tokens or symbols of the vows made in the marriage contract. However, there is no requirement to include a wedding ceremony ritual that feature rings or any other form of tokens. Does a couple need to give or exchange any physical symbol? It is up to them!
But back to the ‘kiss’ and its significance. What is its history?
The Kiss
It is a common belief that a couple in Roman times sealed the marriage contract with the ritual of kissing. The Romans also used the act of kissing to ‘seal the deal’ in any legal contract!
As time went on, the ritual of ‘the kiss’ in the wedding ceremony took on a more romantic touch. Some cultures regard the wedding kiss as the ‘first touch’ between the newly weds. In modern times, partners often hold hands during the exchange of vows, so the kiss as the ‘first touch’ doesn’t really apply.
Today, most people regard ‘the kiss’ as a wedding ceremony tradition. It usually happens immediately following the declaration of marriage. The kiss is still regarded as ‘sealing the union’ between the partners in today’s wedding ceremonies.
Be creative with wedding ceremony traditions and rituals! Express your personality in your wedding ceremony. As Brisbane’s Best Marriage Celebrant, I am very happy to include your choice of rituals and traditions in your wedding ceremony.
Perhaps we can create a special wedding ritual just for you and start a new wedding ceremony tradition!