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secondbride2004
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Okay to have church wedding for 2nd and 3rd marriages?

This will be my 2nd and his 3rd. We both want to have a church wedding. I know that this is a new beginning for the both of us. Is it okay to have a church wedding?

Also, need some ideas on "walking down the aisle". Is it okay or not? Along, with children? I'd like something different. What are your thoughts on having the groom meet me half way, then both of us walk down the aisle as a couple?

thank you.

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RevSusanna
INTERFAITH MINISTER & AUTHOR / Moderator

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Re: [secondbride2004] church wedding [In reply to]

Dear Second Bride,

You and your beloved will be able to have a church wedding with some research and effort on your part. To which denomination are you affiliated? Check with your pastor for any restrictions. There are churches that you can rent for the event. Having your groom meet you halfway down the aisle is a lovely idea and a good metaphor for your life together. I have celebrated many unions that began this way. There are many ways to make your wedding unique. Consider writing a short passage regarding your feelings for one another. Don't show each other before hand. You or your minister could then read it. Consider a personal piece of poetry in addition to a scripture reading.

Blessings,
Reverend Susanna
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations : A Practical Guide for Couples

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RevSusanna
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Re: [secondbride2004] church wedding [In reply to]

Regarding the children:

Walking down the aisle with children is a lovely way to honor and include them--- and quite common with many of my couples.

There are other ways to include the children:

In addition to the Unity Candle, light smaller candles representing them.

Present them with a gift--flowers with an attached personalized note, a piece of jewelry, a plaque with a message.

Have them come up and place their hands upon your hands in silent blessing. Or your minister may bless you all as a family.

They may do a reading.

Wishing you happiness,
Reverend Susanna
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations : A Practical Guide for Couples

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secondbride2004
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Re: [stefanachi] church wedding [In reply to]

Thank you for response. We are Baptist members. Shouldn't have a problem.

Help! I need some ideas on how to use candles and angels in our wedding. There is a very special reason for the angels.

We purchase an angel statue from an antique store. That evening, we went out for supper (it was my birthday) and then on our way to go shopping, we were involved in an automobile wreck. The angel was in the back seat. The next day, when we went to clean the car out, I got the angel out and she was not broken. She was our guardian angel and still is. That's why I want to use angels; as a symbol that our guardian angel will watch over us.

Again, thank you for all your help.

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the_admin
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Re: [secondbride2004] church wedding [In reply to]

It does seem you have been blessed!

Here are some wedding related angel items.

You could certainly have an angel themed wedding invitations, decorations, announcements, etc.

Enjoy!
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Re: [secondbride2004] church wedding [In reply to]

Chocolate Cherub
Let the angels in your life know they are truly heaven-sent by filling their bellies with a carved chocolate cherub.
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RevSusanna
INTERFAITH MINISTER & AUTHOR / Moderator

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Re: [secondbride2004] church wedding [In reply to]

Angels are watching over you!

-have the angel you purchased placed on the altar or ceremonial table

-have your minister refer this not-so-small miracle in his sermon

-give your children angel pendants or angel pins

-include a blessing that features angels...

May God and all God's angels continue to guide and protect you.....

Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
Reverend Susanna
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations : A Practical Guide for Couples