Ladies - I need to know - (from Ant)

Nic was very set on using a Pentecostal church - she is protestant. I being Catholic understood why she would rather and agreed. Well as of today we are officially booked in an Assembly of God Church. Which is a great relief to both of us.

I never really went through the traditions of Protestant marraiges BUT for whatever reason did so just now. Just really to see how it compares to Catholic cermonies.

Well I found this:

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In the Assembly of God church, a Pentecostal denomination, there are many traditions found in other Protestant faiths, such as the giving away of the bride by her father (depending upon her wishes), the exchange of vows, music and solos, a ring ceremony, and a nuptial kiss. A pastor presides over the ceremony, and serves the bride and groom communion. There is often a unity candle ceremony in which one of the bride's family members lights a candle, while one of the groom's family members lights another. Just before they are pronounced man and wife, the bride and groom take the lighted candles and together, light a solitary candle in the middle, blowing the other two out. The reception is held in the church hall or in a private residence, however, neither dancing nor alcohol -- even champagne toasts -- are encouraged at any Pentecostal wedding celebration.

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Message edited 3/20/2006 6:19:11 PM.

Re: Ladies - I need to know - (from Ant)

I think that goes for people who are more in that faith... I guess it really depends on the church. Find out from the church what are there rules. I really don't think though that a church can enforce what you do at your reception, unless you are using the church hall or a banguet hall of the church.

Re: Ladies - I need to know - (from Ant)

OOPS! I see my mistake. My eyes must have fixated on the "No alcohol" part and did not read that this is at the "church hall."

OK Now I am relieved.