Unity Candle Ceremony

Nowadays, more couples are incorporating the unity candle ceremony in the wedding ceremony. What are unity candles? Unity candles symbolize the wedding ceremony's essence:...

Arrhae Ceremony

Sometime after the exchange of vows, the groom presents the arrhae or arras to his bride after it has been blessed by the priest. The...

Cord Ceremony

Most of the ceremonies included in the wedding rites came from the Spanish missionaries centuries ago. The cord ceremony featuring the yugal is another...

Ceremony: Places, Processional and Recessional

Left or right? Who marches first? Here are some guides on church ceremony places and processional and recessional order. Facing the altar, the bride stays...

Papal Blessing

Did you know that you could ask for the Pope's blessing for your wedding? If you are both Catholic and are getting married in a...

Engagement Period

Congratulations, you're engaged! If you're Roman Catholic, it may interest you how the Catholic Church defines "engagement." According to Canon 1062 of the Canon Laws...

Ceremony: Honoring the Virgin Mary

Nowadays, many brides practice another special and touching spiritual ceremony in their weddings, which is honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are three ways to...

Rose Ceremonies

Though more prevalent in Western weddings, you may also like to incorporate rose ceremonies in your wedding as an added special touch. In the past,...

Entourage: Maid of Honor

Your sister/best friend/cousin is getting married and as her long-time confidante, she's asked you to be her maid of honor. You're sure to wear...