enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Unity candle - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_candle

   The lighting of a "unity candle" is a relatively new custom in wedding ceremonies. There is no record of it in the bible or any apostolic writings. The custom first became popular in the second half of the 20th century in American Christian weddings. [1]

3. Marriage and wedding customs in the Philippines - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_and_wedding...

   Many weddings add the ritual of the "unity candle", which signifies the joining of their two families. The couple takes the two lighted candles and together lights a single candle. For Christians, lighting this single candle symbolizes the inclusion of Christ into their life as a married couple.

4. Poruwa ceremony - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poruwa_ceremony

   The groom then repeats this process. The groom's brother hands a gold necklace to the groom who in turn places it on the bride's neck. The maternal uncle enters the Poruwa and ties the small fingers of the bride and groom with a single gold thread (to symbolize unity) and then pours water over the fingers.

5. Chinese pre-wedding customs - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_pre-wedding_customs

   This is normally presented on the wedding day, with the wishes of giving birth to a child early in the marriage. Candles and paper cut "Double Happiness" are often seen on a wedding day as well. The bride price, which is given by the groom's family to the bride's family, varies from region to region.

6. Wedding customs by country - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_customs_by_country

   After their last change of costumes, the newlyweds will perform the candle service. Both will have a long, unlit candle, which will be lit from the table where their parents are seated. Next, the couple will walk around the room in a circle and light the candles placed on their guests' table.

7. News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines - AOL.com

   homepage.aol.com

   Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.