What are the rules to follow when having a western wedding in a church? What are the etiquettes? What should the bride and the groom do and say

Western weddings are divided into two parts: the ceremony and the banquet. Ceremony is held in the church, relatively more solemn, solemn, are invited are also close friends; dinner is much more relaxed, the new couple will invite more new friends to participate.

Ceremony

The bride and groom go to the church separately, meet and start the wedding ceremony. (Usually in the afternoon)

The ceremony is usually performed by a priest or pastor, and family, friends and those interested in hearing the "gospel" are usually welcome to observe (except for Italians and Greeks), and wait for the couple to arrive.

The ceremony begins. The priest is in place, the entrance music is played; the best man and maid of honor enter the venue and stand on either side facing the guests; the ring bearer hands the ring to the priest.

Generally, the bride and groom have a best man, bridesmaids, and flower girls, collectively known as the Bridal Party.

With the wedding marching song, the bride enters on her father's arm; the father hands the bride over to the groom, who has been waiting for her.

All quiet (stop the music), the host speech, asked the bride and groom to accept each other? (This classic scene is often seen in movies and TV, and the bride usually practices saying the words "I do" a million times beforehand.

After saying "I do" to each other, the bride and groom exchange rings, kiss, and sign the papers to make the wedding legally binding.

When the ceremony is over and the music starts, the couple leaves the stage and the guests applaud and throw flower petals to the couple;

The couple takes pictures with the guests.

Banquet

In the evening, the couple and the Bridal Party, parents and friends gather at the hotel, bar or restaurant, or even at the beach.

The band plays music and guests enter the restaurant, where they can enjoy appetizers and drinks before the meal;

The couple enters the dining room and the first course is served, while the waiters pour champagne and the best man and important guests make speeches. The best man and important guests make speeches;

Cutting of the cake;

After the hors d'oeuvres, the bride and groom have their first dance. The best man, maid of honor and other guests then enter the dance floor to join in the dancing;

Re-seating for the main course;

Continuation of the dance while dessert is served;

Tossing of the bouquet by the bride;

Kissing of the bride and groom goodbye.

The bride and groom go to their hotel or resort.

Western etiquette

Wedding in the church If you want to have a western-style wedding in the church, you should first know some church rules. Generally speaking, to hold a wedding in the church, both parties should have one party has joined the church, but or some churches do not have such a strict control on these, the couple should go to the church in advance to contact and understand clearly. To hold a wedding in the church must first go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a marriage certificate then go to the church to set the date with the priest/pastor in charge.

Interesting Western wedding customs

Western weddings also have traditional auspicious customs

The bride throws a bouquet of flowers Whoever receives it symbolizes that she is about to get married

The groom throws a sock ring Similarly whoever receives it symbolizes that he is about to become a groom