the mention of God and/or biblical references/or promises in the vows,or even just being married by a man or woman of the cloth"an ordained minister."
A traditional Hindu service may not include Christian elements but you can be creative and design your own wedding service with Hindu and Christian elements--Or you can have two separate ceremonies...
One possible answer is the fact non religious people live in a Christian country. The Christian service would predominate in the case of a wedding service or funeral service. This is likely done for the benefit of Christian people who might be attending the service and would be done more for protocol as a sign of respect.
If the wedding ceremony is held under religious circumstances, then there is a need for a minyan in a wedding, for the religious ceremony conducted by the Rabbi.
A government wedding in some countries is proof of the marriage being legal. After that, you go to a church or synagogue for the religious wedding.
Yes, of course. To make a wedding, religious, all that is really needed is the priest. The
There is far difference between traditional religious wedding and civil wedding cost. As a wedding planner I can say that former doesn't need any type of party rental but in religious wedding we go for grand party and function. So the cost ratio is like 2:8
The perform the wedding ceremony.
Nun wedding rings can be found at religious jewelry stores or online retailers that specialize in religious jewelry.
No, Orthodox don't say vows at a wedding service. The marriage is not seen as a contract, but the grace of God joining the Bride and Groom into one person united with God. You can find a good explanation of the service on the following site: http://www.saintnicholas-hamilton.org/religious/holy%20matrimony.html
There were cristians and Muslims
For a normal christian wedding there is no symbolism with wine, it is just a drink you have with the wedding feast. However, iIf the wedding service includes a Communion (Mass) then the wine in the service symbolizes the blood of Christ.
Whether you have a religious wedding or a government wedding you need a marriage license from the county courthouse in the state you are married in. The church will sign the court issued license and you will file it with them once signed. The main answer is that it does not matter which is first as long you have a legal license.Some brides that come to us are already married by the courthouse and are now planning there wedding in the church or by a religious officiant