Sleigh bells, carolers, and nativity scenes make a beautiful backdrop for your big day. If you have decided to plan a Christmas wedding, perhaps you chose this special time of year because the birth of Christ has an important meaning to you, and you would like God to have a significant role in your marriage. Whether your wedding is on December 25th or sometime during the Christmas season, tying the knot during the holidays makes this favorite time of year even more special, and gives you another great anniversary to celebrate every year.
Having a Christian wedding is more than merely holding the ceremony in a church. There are other things you can do to include Christ in your big day. From the décor you select, to the ceremony you plan, to the wedding rings you choose, here are a few ideas to express your love for God, and your spouse-to-be.
- Ask your pastor to open and close your ceremony with prayer.
- Ask the pastor to tell the story of the birth of Christ during the ceremony.
- Light a Unity Candle, which symbolizes the union of the bride, the groom, and Christ.
- Incorporate a bible verse that is significant to you, perhaps I Corinthians 13, in your wedding program.
- Repeat this verse on your reception napkins, along with your names and wedding date.
- Purchase a special bible and carry this along with your flowers as you walk down the isle. Pass this tradition, and the bible onto your daughter for her wedding.
- Include time in your ceremony for quiet prayer between one another, and thank Christ for the gift of your new spouse.
- Instead of the Unity Candle ceremony, consider the Cord of Three Strands. This represents the bride, the groom, and Christ at the center, binding you together and strengthening your union.
- There are many beautiful options for your wedding band. You could select a simple ring and engrave a Christian message or bible verse inside, or how about selecting a ring that is designed to remind you of your devotion to Christ and your marriage, and purchase a Christian wedding band? There is a large selection of Christian wedding rings here, and look at these two great examples below:
Joined By Christ Women's Wedding Ring
Comfort-Fit with Raised Cross Pattern Wedding Band
After the ceremony, years into your marriage, wearing a Christian wedding ring will remind you of your commitment to include Christ in your lives. Whether your wedding is scheduled during the holiday’s to further rejoice the birth of Christ, or you want to incorporate Him in a ceremony you have planned outside the holiday season, these other Christian wedding ideas can add meaning to your big day and promote your desire the join together with your new spouse, and Jesus Christ.