How To Throw A Great Jewish Christian Interfaith Wedding

By Robert Taylor


These forms of ceremonies go be a few different names including but not limited to co-officiated weddings or also mixed weddings they are sometimes called. It is a rare but celebrated opportunity for two families of two completely different backgrounds and faiths can come together and celebrate each other through the union of these two people. By doing a bit of research, you can learn all you need to know to throw a great Jewish Christian interfaith wedding.

One of the best things you can do when two different types of people are coming together each of which have their own particular customs is to figure out which of these customs overlap between the two of them. This can be done easily by drawing a Venn diagram or by looking up helpful lists that have already been compiled. This will make it so everyone feels that their culture is respected.

When a couple uses a ceremonial Unity Candle, it can be a very touching, moving, symbolic experience for everyone involved. That is why candles are used in so many different faiths, and you will find that this one pleases all. Not only can this candle symbolize these two people coming together, but also the families as well.

It is highly unlikely that anyone at this event will have any problem whatsoever with the part of the marriage known as the announcement. This is simply to formally announce to everybody there the names of those who are to be wed. Since this is pretty common practice in almost all religions, it is quite commonly accepted.

There is usually a part of any ceremony like this where the guests are asked if they support the couple's marriage, often seen in movies where the officiator asks the congregation has any reason why the two should not be wed, and someone will stand up or burst into the chapel and exclaim, "I object!" This is commonly called the assent of the congregation. Even though it is mainly Christians who do this, the other family will relate to how they believe a marriage needs witnesses.

It might not be in a person's strict traditions to speak vows, but most will accept the practice of it. This is because it grew so widely popular in so many countries. This is done in place of speaking in their traditional language and taking more sacred vows.

Anyone who has seen the popular Fiddler on the Roof musical or countless movies that depict the Yiddish culture can tell you that part of their traditions includes smashing a glass under their shoe. This must be done safely, but can be a very fun and engaging part of the experience. This part of the tradition is so widely known by most people that Christians will generally accept it.

The ketubah is a very sacred thing, and Christians can take just as much joy in it as anyone else can. By changing the wording slightly to be personalized for this specific experience, everyone can be happy with it. The faiths of both the families can be mentioned in this reading, as well as discussion methods they will utilize to deal with problems along the way.




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