Wedding Types

The Eastern Orthodox religion generally encompasses people from Mediterranean and Eastern groups, including Greek, Russian, Lebanese and Romanians. While the traditions and heritage resemble those of the Roman Catholic and Episcopal faiths, the Eastern Orthodox leaders are the patriarchs rather than the popes. The traditional wedding service is firmly rooted in Byzantine ritual and is quite long.

The Roman Catholic wedding rite takes place with the Sacrament of Matrimony, one of the seven sacraments Catholics believe are channels of God’s grace. The ceremony consists, at least, of three biblical readings, the exchange of vows, the exchange of rings, the Prayer of the Faithful, the nuptial blessing, prayers and appropriate music.The Roman Catholic wedding is rich in tradition and liturgy.

Civil Wedding is a legal wedding that can be performed anywhere, and it is usually officiated by a member of the local authorities. The ceremony can be held in almost any place: a hotel terrace, at a picturesque chapel, at the local Registrar of Marriage, or at the beach. The authorities issue a legal marriage certificate, written in the local language.

Renewing vows can be a great way for married couples to relive the original wedding event, while renewing their commitment to each other. If your wedding anniversary is approaching and you are considering a special event to celebrate that occasion, a vow renewal can be a simple, yet elegant and extremely romantic affair to commemorate the commitments that were made.