Christian And Muslim Marriages

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Christian and Muslim marriages

One definition of marriage is a union between two people that feel that they are right for each other, and decide to spend the rest of their lives together as one; this is the main case for Christian marriages. Some couples fear the worst, which is an unhealthy marriage that can lead to divorce. Others hope for the best, which is to live a long and healthy marriage.
In this essay I will be explaining what happens in a Christian marriage service and what the importance of the ceremony is. I will be also going through an arranged Muslim marriage briefly which will help me decide which type of marriage I think is better and why.


The day before the ceremony of a Christian marriage, the bride will probably have a hen night and groom will have a stag night. These 'nights' are a celebration; they tend to be a celebration of the couples last night of freedom. They are separate celebrations and the couple will not see each other until, the bride arrives at the church. It is known as bad luck for the couple to see each other before the wedding. It is also bad luck for the groom to see his future wife in the wedding dress. These are just superstitions, but now they tend to be a tradition.
The Groom will be at the front of the church waiting for the bride, as the bride enters, the relatives, family and friends stand to watch the bride walk down the isle; and traditionally with her father, who gives her away.
The ceremony starts when the bride and groom stand before the priest, the priest calls out a few blessings and prayers. Readings may be used; in some weddings a hymn might be sung.
The priest then starts his talk and gets to a point were he tells the couple that they are about to make the vows in the name of God; he then says if there is a reason you cannot marry, please declare it now. The priest then says to the bride and the groom. The vows:

“(Name), will you take (Name) to be your wife/hu...