The reasons that drive a couple to choose a wedding with a symbolic rite are varied, including their religious beliefs or the fact of belonging to the same sex.
Often, is a symbolic ceremony is chosen because the marriage will take place in a foreign country and no one has desire and time to fulfill the necessary paperwork. However, the most important thing is to be together and promise eternal love!
Not all couples decide to use the civil or religious rite for their union, at least not exclusively. Many, indeed, decide to pronounce “I do” with a purely symbolic, personal and extraordinary charming ceremony. This type of wedding has no legal value but has become very popular.
It is widespread especially among very young couples who believe in the spiritual value of this gesture or among foreigners who decide to get married in our country, Italy.
Not all couples decide to use the civil or religious rite for their union, at least not exclusively. Many, indeed, decide to pronounce “I do” with a purely symbolic, personal and extraordinary charming ceremony. This type of wedding has no legal value but has become very popular.
It is widespread especially among very young couples who believe in the spiritual value of this gesture or among foreigners who decide to get married in our country, Italy.
In the case of a symbolic wedding, every place is perfect, whether in the middle of the desert or on the ocean shore everything is possible! The most suitable locations to carry out the ritual undoubtedly are places immersed in nature, with wonderful views.
So beautiful beaches but also forests or meadows in bloom, wherever there are the elements of nature that make the wedding even more magical.
Personalization is the main feature of this wedding. The symbolic ceremony can, in fact, be made to measure and officiated by a special celebrant: a professional or even a close friend or relative.
The only goal of the symbolic ceremony is to reflect the ideals and life experiences of the couple through readings, ring exchange and a specific ritual that enhances the character of the couple. Normally at the end of the ceremony, a parchment is issued, the bride and the groom sign it as a “contract for life together”, a memory that symbolizes their union.
Personalization is the main feature of this wedding. The symbolic ceremony can, in fact, be made to measure and officiated by a special celebrant: a professional or even a close friend or relative.
The only goal of the symbolic ceremony is to reflect the ideals and life experiences of the couple through readings, ring exchange and a specific ritual that enhances the character of the couple. Normally at the end of the ceremony, a parchment is issued, the bride and the groom sign it as a “contract for life together”, a memory that symbolizes their union.
Among the symbolic ceremonies, it is the best known. Both bride and groom pour a sand, of a different color, in a transparent container to represent the bond just created between them. It is also particularly suitable for couples who already have children as they give them the opportunity to feel an integral part of the wedding day, and of course, of the family.
It represents an opportunity for guests to actively participate in the wedding. In this ceremony, you can use 4 to 13 colored ribbons that symbolize the protection of the four elements, or the qualities that the guests wish to the couple. During this ceremony, the ribbons are wrapped around the wrists of the couple, and guests have the opportunity to express their best wishes for their future life together.
It represents an opportunity for guests to actively participate in the wedding. In this ceremony, you can use 4 to 13 colored ribbons that symbolize the protection of the four elements, or the qualities that the guests wish to the couple. During this ceremony, the ribbons are wrapped around the wrists of the couple, and guests have the opportunity to express their best wishes for their future life together.
The celebrant helps the couple to light their own candle, then, the couple will light a central candle that represents the birth of the new family. With this ceremony, the importance of the family as a single unit is emphasized. In fact, the couple doesn’t lose its individuality but rather uses it to strengthen their marriage, so all the candles remain lit.
It is the simplest ceremony that is perfect for couples who do not intend to expose themselves too much. Everything consists in looking at each other faces while holding hands. The celebrant pronounces touching words to describe the promises made by the two of them for each other.
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