So in one of my interesting classes, we talked about how weddings are presented. Although numerous friends & cousins have been married consecutively, I never really dig into researches on how traditional/modern wedding customs are formally performed. Now, after some more understandings of it, there're two cultural & religious elements that I desire to incorporate into my wedding, ONE DAY! :)
Unity Sand Ceremony:
Unity sand ceremony is a Hawaiian tradition, an alternative to the unity candle ceremony. It usually takes place on the beach or in an outdoor setting. It is more significant because it captures the meaning of two lives becoming one - creates a lasting keepsake of that special day. The concept is similar to the unity candle where by pouring of sand by the bride and groom into a central *perhaps heart-shaped unity container, two sands blend together as their lives join to become one in love and union. Well, just make sure that we don't build our foundations on sinking sand!!!! =)
Communion:
According to 1 Corinthian 11:24-29, we observe communion because the Lord commanded us to, to remember Christ, to examine ourselves, to proclaim His death until He comes again, and to participate in the body of Christ. As Dr. Muthiah has pointed out in class, communion was never intended to be served for only a few or a couple even on their special wedding day. The 'communal concept' for communion in weddings was never introduced in my tradition, at least I haven't gone to one where the communion was not just for the couples! But now with the conviction I will want the Eucharist to be administered and made open and available to all, on my wedding day, which symbolizes OUR (the church) communal faith in Christ, and also as the Body of Christ, witness me and my future spouse's commitment to one another :)
Unity Sand Ceremony:
Unity sand ceremony is a Hawaiian tradition, an alternative to the unity candle ceremony. It usually takes place on the beach or in an outdoor setting. It is more significant because it captures the meaning of two lives becoming one - creates a lasting keepsake of that special day. The concept is similar to the unity candle where by pouring of sand by the bride and groom into a central *perhaps heart-shaped unity container, two sands blend together as their lives join to become one in love and union. Well, just make sure that we don't build our foundations on sinking sand!!!! =)
Communion:
According to 1 Corinthian 11:24-29, we observe communion because the Lord commanded us to, to remember Christ, to examine ourselves, to proclaim His death until He comes again, and to participate in the body of Christ. As Dr. Muthiah has pointed out in class, communion was never intended to be served for only a few or a couple even on their special wedding day. The 'communal concept' for communion in weddings was never introduced in my tradition, at least I haven't gone to one where the communion was not just for the couples! But now with the conviction I will want the Eucharist to be administered and made open and available to all, on my wedding day, which symbolizes OUR (the church) communal faith in Christ, and also as the Body of Christ, witness me and my future spouse's commitment to one another :)
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