Christian wedding ceremony

Question 1

Where do Christians ceremony take place

Answer 1

In a church or chapel (the house of God)

Question 2

Who is a typical wedding ceremony in a church of England performed by

Answer 2

A vicar

Question 3

What is the first thing that happens at a Christian wedding ceremony

Answer 3

The vicar welcomes everyone and gives a short sermon on the nature and purpose of marriage

Question 4

What is the second thing that happens in a Christian wedding ceremony

Answer 4

The couples exchange their vowels which reflects the main Christian beliefs about marriage
To have and to hold
from this day forward
for better for worse
for richer for poorer

Question 5

What happens after the vows

Answer 5

The couple exchange rings a sign of commitment

Question 6

What happens after the rings are shared

Answer 6

The vicar declares the couple married

Question 7

What happens after the vicar declares the married

Answer 7

There are prayers and Bible readings and the priest gives a sermon
there may also be hymns
Newly married couple signs the register, witnessed by the registrar and witness which makes the marriage ceremony legal

Question 8

What happens in orthodox wedding ceremony

Answer 8

A crown is placed on the head of the couple representing the power of the Holy Spirit

Question 9

In an Anglican church where did a couple married

Answer 9

In front of the altar or table

Question 10

What happens in a nonconformist Chapel

Answer 10

There is no alter so the couple marries in front of a table or lectern
More emphasis on Bible readings and hymn singing