what is a spiritual wedding?
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I would guess that is where two people are announcing their marriage, but they do not want to be married by the state.  However, that term could probably mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people.
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Marriage is something that is present in all cultures, not just one. To pin one religious definition on marriage is to deny the others and make them invalid, which unfortunately a small group is trying to do. In the USA, marriage is a legal contract between two parties. It is set up for tax purposes and insurance and requires a court to break the contract. It can be more than that in many marriages, but in the end all marriages in the USA are a legal contract, even the ones performed in churches.
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http://www.anniversaryideas.co.uk/wedding.htm
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I had my dream wedding almost 18 years ago.\n\nI got married in the church I attended and where I volunteered with the youth group. Surrounded by my family and friends. \n\nThe reception was in my back yard under a big tent.  \n\nThe morning of my wedding I was outside barefoot in the dewy grass in my nightgown putting table clothes on the tables and pots of marigolds that I had grown on them for centerpieces.  My father and my brother (Just home from the Navy) were helping me.  My grandmother, with my mother and sister, was in the dining room putting together my wedding cake that she had baked.  Decorating it, not with a cheesy Precious Momnets bride and groom but with fresh flowers from the garden.\n\nDuring all of this my friend Sharon arrived.  She was not my Maid of Honor.  I had only my sister attending.  My close friends wore what they liked and performed readings at the service.  Her father was with her and he served as our photographer. (My hubby had one best man and the ushers all wore khaki pants white shirts and navy blazers with matching ties that we had purchased for them.)\n\nMy friend Sharon and my grandmother helped me into my gown, that my grandmother had sewn.  We all took pictures at the house and made sure everthing was set out for the caterers then I drove to the church...not in a limo but in my parent's late model Honda Accord.  We almost hit a duck on the way!  What a horrible start that would have been but thanks to my father's good driving skills we made it to the church ontime and without a duck stuck in the grill!\n\nThe service was traditional then everyone returned home for the feast.  My husband had set up the stereo in my parent's bedroom withthe speakers pointing out over the tent.  He had prepared several cassette tapes with our favorite music.  Time has taken it's toll on the tapes but we still have one that works well enough to play on our anniversary!\n\nWe had fresh lemonade and ice tea, a tub full of flavoured seltzer sodas, a tub full of beers from all over the world, wine and my mom in law provided a case of champagne for the toast.\n\nThe caterer served a delightful array of cool summer foods.  A walnut chicken salad, salmon pate, coldcuts, salads and the most perfect tomatoes I have ever seen in my life.\n\nEveryone had a wonderful time and the whole affair cost less than $5,000. including the gown and rings for about 80 people.  \n\nDream weddings don't have to be exotic or expensive.  What really makes a dream wedding is the people surrounding the event...and the marriage that follows.
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If you are religious there is a song by a christian artist named wayne watson called somewhere in the world.  it would be the perfect song for a slow dance at a wedding.
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There are many versions of Christianity. If you pay attention to movies, you should have the basic idea. Usually the woman wears a white dress and veil. Her parents give her to the groom. The bride and groom exchange rings and vows. Afterwards there is a reception at a hall or a church or the parents' home or a park.
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Your confusing physical with spiritual
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A church wedding is just a show infront of your family and friends.  I mean, I want to get married in the church but that doesn't mean my marriage will be more blessed and last longer than someone who was married at a beach, home, court house, etc.  I believe as long as they acknowledge God as the head of their household, all is well.
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Wedding is the event in which you get married. Marriage is the act of being married.
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This is you and your loved one's special day.  Figure out what YOU want, the people YOU want to invite, what is special to YOU!  A wedding is a joyous, special event, and the best way to make it wonderful is to figure out the best way to share this occasion with the people you care about.  Once you figure these things out, then a consultant could definitely help with the details.  But do the groundwork yourself, it'll make the event more meaningful and personal to you.
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People marry for love,\n\nnot for body parts.
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Spirituality is the nonreligious practice of working with all things metaphysical, such as psychic abilities. While elements of religion are used, true spirituality is practiced by one's self generally. Some of the people who are into spirituality call themselves "Mystics". A "Mystic" is a person who practices spirituality by mixing different elements of various religions and practices those elements.
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I got married at "Special Memory Wedding Chapel" It looks like a small church. The only cheesy things about it is the drive thru {which we didn't use).
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What you are describing is called being spiritual but not religious.  Good work.
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Hi,\n\nAs far as I know, Budhdist monks don't perform a marriage ceremony. What you can do is get married in the local Marriage registrar's office and then have a Sri Lankan Budhdhist Wedding Ceremony/ reception. Please visit www.wedinsrilanka.com\nYou'll get loads of useful inofor on this site. \nCongrads to both of you !!!!!
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You could have a small ceremony like on a beach or something with a reception at your house in backyard with a bbq or something. I just attended a wedding like this and it was really fun.
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There are a lot of reasons people go with an independent officiant/celebrant for a wedding. There are people who are new to the area (people move around a lot) or for some reason not a part of a congregation. \n\nWe had a humanist minister because we both had family members that are from various faiths (atheist, buddhist, catholic, and various protestant denominations -- the mother who was a catholic jew) plus we had friends who were also very varied in faiths (including Sikhs). We wanted someone who would be respectful of all faiths, "god of all people" so to speak, but someone who can put some gravitas to the proceeding (ie. not some dude who got his status from a magazine ad). \n\nAnother reason we went with an independent is that we wanted the ceremony in a redwood grove. So, independent clergy are great for outdoor weddings and non-traditional venues or settings. They are also great for couples doing interfaith ceremonies. \n\nWhat we looked for in an officiant was someone who we connected with, who was incredibly articulate and projected warmth and wisdom. He had been doing it for over 25 years and wrote a book about custom weddings. Eventually, he would officiate my mother's memorial service, my son's blessing/christening, and my best friend's wedding (they were both non-religious). He would meet with us and provide counseling and get to know us so he could personalize it. He was a great educator and as to our options borrowing from all faiths and cultures. \n\nI think whether people pick a certain officiant is comfort level with the couple and their families. It is very personal and has to do with personal chemistry and your ability to give them plenty of guidence in realizing the vows and ceremony they want but cannot quite articulate. Do they want to memorize lots of lines, have audience participation, borrow from different traditions, or do they want you and others do most of the talking?\n\nSome people are not going to be comfortable going outside the church and will spend the time seaching for a church, just to get married in a church. These people will not be seeking you out. \n\nPeople who are looking for an independent officiant are looking for someone with the expertise with organizing and elevating their ceremony with wisdom, humor, and dignity. They are thoughtful people who are uncomfortable with dogma, but want spirituality and even christianity (as long as it is inclusive). \n\nPeople will seek out an independent officiant because they have been married before, or many times, or they are making a committment outside the boundries of their church. They can be pagans who have family members who would object to a pagan ritual, and a non-denominational celebrant would be a good compromise. \n\nGood luck and I wish you a wonderful journey being a vital part of two people's public pledge to each other and their god or to the earth. Hope this helps you on your way.