marriage rite
Vows and rings
A marriage rite is a ceremony or ritual that formalizes a union between partners.
The term emphasizes the ceremonial aspect—religious, civil, or cultural traditions that mark the transition to married status: The marriage rite included the exchange of rings and vows.
Different cultures have distinct marriage rites involving specific prayers, symbols, or customs.
- dowryMarital property transfer
- witnessesThose who observe events
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
- best manGroom's primary attendant
- flower girlYouth strewing petals at weddings
wedding march · vows · exchange of rings · handfasting · officiation · blessings · wedding vows · ancestral customs · reception · unity candle · procession · sacrament · prayers · family roles · folk music · sacred texts · hymns · traditional attire
- Medieval Ritesknighting, dubbing, homage, fealty, investiture
- Lutheran worshiphymnal, lectionary, service book, pulpit, altar
- weddingwedding, wedding ring, wedding ceremony, wedding rings, bride and groom
- religionChristianity, Islam, beliefs, Judaism, Hinduism
- ritualsceremony, sacrament, blessing, prayer, baptism
- ancient riteshuman sacrifice, animal sacrifice, blood sacrifice, burnt offering, burnt offerings
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Death ceremony customs
funeral service · death rite · last rites · memorial service · baptism
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Celebration following a marriage
wedding banquet · wedding feast · cocktail hour · wedding brunch
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