Question #1:

Not sure whether I want a church wedding or one at a grand hotel, what do you think?

I'm Agnostic, my partner is an Atheist (Even though we were both Christened as babies)
I like the beauty of a church wedding, and it looks prettier than hotel weddings, but we aren't religious, at all, and hate all the hymns and things.

Would we be better going to a hotel that holds weddings, and just making sure it is well decorated, instead of a bit plain and boring like some are?

xx

Question #2:

What do you think about this ceremony music?

I am getting married in June and I am trying to sort everything out as soon as possible. We are not getting married in a church as I would prefer something really intimate and meaningful in a civil ceremony where we don't have to have hymns and things like that.

Anyway I have some music choices that I really like and what I think are beautiful pieces of music. They are:

Prelude possibilities:
Air on a G String by Johann Sebastian Bach
Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
Arioso by Johann Sebastian Bach
Ava Maria by Schubert
Fur Elise by Beethoven

Processional (When Im walking down the aisle):
Canon in D by Johann Pacelbel

Im not sure yet what I want as Recessional music for afterwards yet though, I want something that obviously fits with the rest of the music and I don't want the traditional wedding march by Mendelssohn. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Also about the Moonlight Sonata, do you think this is too depressing for a wedding?

Thanks :)
We are getting married in a beautiful hotel with acres of forest and gardens around it. Just in case this information is useful lol

Question #3:

I'm getting married in June and a bit stuck on the order of service?

I'm not sure what to have for the hymns, prayers, what order they go in.. I have never been to a wedding .. it feels like a need a whole wedding script! can anyone help/recommend and hymns, prayers, readings?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thankyou in advance

Question #4:

Does this not prove that cow meat is permisible in hinduism ?

RigVeda book 10 Hymn 28 verse 3 it says "0 Indra, Bulls they dress for thee, and of these (meat) thou eatest when Maghavan, with food thou art invited". In Rig veda Book 10 Hymn 86 verse 13 says “indra will eat thy bulls, thy dear oblation that effecteth much. Supreme is Indra over all"

These verses indicates that Indra, a god of vedic age, used to eat meat.

Also another god of vedic age, Agni, is referred to as "flesh-eater' in vedas.

For example, in Rig Veda bock 10 Hymn 16 verse 10 it is said I choose as god for Father-worship Agni, FLESH Eater, who hath past within your dwellings". In RigVeda Vivah sukta book 10 Hymn 85 verse 13, it mentions that during marriage ceremony the guests were fed with the meat. it says “in Magha days are oxen slain, in Arjunis they wed the bride" Atherva veda book 9 Hymn 4 verses 37-38-39 gives _expression that cow's milk and cow's meat are most tasty among all other foods. It says "The man should not eat before the guest who is Brahmin versed in holy lore When the guest hath eaten he should eat. Now the sweetest portion, the produce of cow, milk or flesh, that verily he should not eat (before the guest)" If you read Mahabharata Shanti Parva chapter 29, a story of greatness of a king called Rantideva is described It is said that he was very rich and generous, and used to feed thousands of guests. The paragraph reads as follows “All the vessels and the plates, in Rantideva's palace, for holding food and other articles, all the jugs and other pots, the pan and plates and cups, were of gold. On those nights during which the guests used to live in Rantideva's abode, twenty thousand and one hundred kine {cows} had to be slaughtered. Yet even on such occasions, the cooks, decked in ear-rings, used to proclaim (amongst those that sat for supper) “There is abundant of soup, take as much as you wish, but of flesh we have not as much today as on former occasions" This shows that even after slaughtering 20,100 cows, meat used to fall short on some occasions.

Question #5:

Wedding advice: how do we compromise between a religious and non-religious wedding?

I am not a religious believer; for my fiance, faith is deeply important. We know this may cause some issues in our marriage, but for the most part it is correct to say that we both fundamentally believe the other to be a good person despite our religious differences (it helps that we were raised in the same tradition). My question is, how do we compromise on a marriage ceremony? I have only just learned that he has always expected to be married in a church, with traditional vows, hymns, Bible readings, perhaps even a communion! I definitely do NOT want this! For his sake, I am more than happy to do what is necessary for the marriage to be theologically sound - be married in a church by a clergyman, say a set of vows approved by the church, etc. But I'm positively uncomfortable having what I see as the "window dressing" of liturgical readings and communion and hymns. My fiance agrees that these things are not necessary to make it a marriage in God's eyes, given his understanding of religion. But he still just presumes that we'll do all this stuff. I really, really don't want to. I feel like the whole thing should be a joyful occasion, not a stuffy old church service. And, more importantly, I'm just uncomfortable endorsing a lot of stuff I don't really believe. Have other people faced similar issues? If so, what seemed to be a reasonable compromise ceremony?

Question #6:

Would it be alright to invite an orthodox Jewish person to a Catholic wedding?

I'm helping my bff with her wedding guest list. She happens to know a very nice couple who happen to be orthodox Jews. We would like to add them to the guest list but we are unsure if they would like to come due to my friend being orthodox catholic. There will be a lot of prayer and hymns involved in the ceremony and we don't want them to be uncomfortable during the wedding. We would really like them to come but we aren't sure if their religion allows it. If someone could shed some light on the subject it would be very helpful.
They don't have to participate in the prayers or hymns or whatever, we would like them to bear witness though...

Question #7:

I need a script for a wedding scence between romeo and juliet.?

i need to be scripting the wedding. In the play Friar Lawrence performs the wedding outside the prying eyes of Shakespeare's readers. You are to research your sources and design the entire service including the Friar's words, Romeo and Juliet's vows, the witnesses' roles, any hymns sung during the service, special objects, any legal or financial conditions that must be considered... after all, we want this relationship to last this time! Make sure it is all legal in the eyes of heaven and the law. HELP

Question #8:

Wedding ceremony layout?

What is the order of events that you had or are having for your ceremony? I dont know if I dont have enough. We are writing our own vows, having a sand ceremony instead of a candle ceremony, then I have a person reading a poem. Should I have another poem? (I dont want anyone singing and it is not a religious ceremony, so no hymns or prayers)

Question #9:

what is a good way to format an order of service sheet for my wedding?

also if anyone can help me with wording we are not having any hymns just a reading

Question #10:

Catholic Marrying Hindu?

Dear All,

I am a catholic girl and my boyfriend is Hindu. Before we coupled up we promise to ourselves that we are not going to convert (neither to catholic or to Hindu). This is because we believe that one should only convert to another religion if we have faith and love of GOD the almighty.

We also discussed on raising up children in both religion though we know how difficult its going to be.

With our relationship for almost 3 years, we met many ppl who discouraged us and basically look down on us. Though my boyfriend is firm with his decision, I seems to be confused, I admire my boyfriend as he respect my religion and as well the catholic church. He also attends mass with me and enjoy singing the hymns.

I am going to get married in January, and now I am having this dilemma where I don't know how I am going to adapt to his religion and culture (though i respect his religion). I am not sure whether it will be successful or not?? Whether my children will be raised up properly?? As for his family and my family we have no problems except for our relatives.

I am so confused that now i am jumbled up with many possible problems i may face in future, My bf who is my fiance now is a very good, kind and loving man. He really wants to marry me, and say that he will go through those challenges he may face through our marriage. I was thinking that way until i realize that the hard part comes from my side whether.

Can I get a proper wedding mass??
and I heard that if you get married to an Hindu, you won't get a proper funeral mass. (this happen to my aunt)

I know I am only thinking about mass and things to do with my religion coz I basically found out that there is no problem with his religion or side. In fact, we don't even have problem between us where we disagree on things regarding religion. Its just that I want to know the consequences of marrying a hindu man in our church!!!

Question #11:

why is the hymn "blessed be the tie that binds" significant in the play our town by thornton wilder?

there are four major themes in this book: taking life for granted (we always assume there will be another day), routine (most of us have one and it's what you do every single day, like you don't do anything else but that routine and it's like you're walking on the floor and you're just following the same path every single day and it starts to make a whole in the floor and eventually makes a trench, you don't see anything else outside of that trench you're just staring in the trench not bothering to take a peek or anything outside the trench to see the rest of the world), freedom to dream (you have the freedom to dream whatever you want to be and people usually become more concrete when they're older and tend to think their dreams are impossible and improbable when they're older) and youth ("Youth is wasted on the young" and the young don't appreciate this youth, they're trying to be older and when you finally realize how special youth is it's too late, you're too old to enjoy it)

there are a few parts in the play where thornton wilder has this song play:
1.) emily and george are talking to each other from the windows of their houses (they're across from each other) and simon stimson is directing the choir that is singing it
2.) mr. webb comes across emily and whistles the tune as he leaves her when she's supposed to be asleep and he starts whistling after he tells her that she should be careful to not get caught by her mother
3.) when emily and george are having cold feet at their wedding
4.) when they bury emily in the graveyard, separating her from george forever - or at least until he dies too

we have to say why this hymn is significant to each if the themes using an example from the book
we have to write a paragraph for each theme and i don't know what to write

Question #12:

Quirky musical theatre duet for mezzo-sop and baritone?

Hubby and I are singing for a 60th wedding anniversary, so we're looking for a fun piece that can be performed for an "older" audience (a.k.a. no "Avenue Q" or similar lyrics)
A lot of the other pieces we are doing are hymns, so I'm hoping to find something upbeat and/or quirky to move the pace of the program.

Question #13:

Have you heard these Church Bloopers yet?

~ For the group of ladies called Moms Who Care and pray for the children in school. When their meeting was cancelled one week: There will be no Moms who care this week.

~ A woman's blouse was found at a table in the middle of the usher appreciation dinner. If you lost your blouse, please come to the church office.

~ A worm welcome to all who have come today.

~ Hymn: "I Love Thee My Ford."

~ Helpers are needed! Please sign up on the information sheep.

~ Diana and David request your presents at their wedding.

~ Lent is that period for preparing for Holy Weed and Easter.

~ We pray that our people will jumble themselves.

~ Hymn of Response: Crown Him With Many Cows.

~ Child care provided with reservations.

~ Tonight, Pastor will preach on "Diving Healing."

~ Were you there when they laid Him in the bomb?

~ Christ is a member of Boy Scout Troop 36.

~ Mark your calendars not to attend the church retreat.

~ My joke is easy and my burden is light.

~ I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirty and you gave me drink.

~ We are an autonomous body, operating under the hardship of Jesus Christ.

~ The Honeymooners are now having bile studies each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

~ The visiting monster today is Rev. Jack Baines.

~ Boars of Trustees meet after church today.

~ We are always happy to have you sue our facility.

~ Hymn: I Need Three Every Hour.

~ All children are requested to bring fresh followers to decorate the cross for Easter Sunday.

~ The King's Bras will present a concert at our church this evening at 6:00 pm.

Question #14:

What is the name of the hymn they sing in the first Home Alone film?

Hi,
This has been annoying me for months,there is a hymn in the film where Macauly Culkin is sitting in the church with the old man talking to him, it is the most beautiful song being sung by a choir and I want is sung at my wedding but I cant find it anywhere. Its only on for a couple of seconds but I think some of the lyrics go-
Hear the angels voices,something something the day that christ was born. Does anyone have any idea what the song is called and where I can download it from
Thanks

Question #15:

Ramadan... can Shirk be forgiven?

Can these things be forgiven...?
1. Being born and raised Muslim, leaving Islam, or being a bad Muslim for a while (possible committing shirk), becoming Muslim again, vowing to never make shirk again.
2. Committing shirk before converting to Islam.
3. Going to a wedding in a Church, singing hymns, or Christmas songs in for example, a school carol service or songs about God in a school assembly. I heard this was disliked but not officially a sin as Christians are not Kaffirs.
4. Commiting a sin and vowing never to repeat it again.
5. Commiting sin when someone does not know it is a sin.
6. Missing a prayer.

Ashadu illaha illa Allah wa ashadu anna Muhammad (pbuh) RasulAllah.

Eid Mubarak <3

Question #16:

Suggestions for Hymns and Readings at a Catholic Wedding?

We are having a full Catholic Mass and we are having a Celtic theme to it all. Any suggestions for readings and hymns and psalms to be sung or read at the wedding? Thank you!

Question #17:

Anyone have any music suggestions for modern wedding music?

I'm a church organist/pianist, employed by an Episcopal church, and have been commissioned to play a wedding this fall. The conundrum I have is that the bride and groom want only modern music, no hymns at all, for the entire service, as well as before and after. The groom is a fan of classic rock, and also said to think in the spirit of Coldplay ballads, which would be helpful if I listened to them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Question #18:

Anyone know the Catholic hymn that sounds like "The Secret Wedding" in Braveheart?

I'm dying to have it played at my catholic wedding. I heard it at mass one day and couldn't find the piano player to ask him what it was. Many thanks!

Question #19:

catholic wedding hymns?

My brothers wedding is coming up in May next year and i'm trying to help them with a list of hymns.
She is catholic and they are having a full catholic thing with mass and all. My brother isn't catholic so i don't know if they'll be having a communion.

What are some catholic hymns?
I like:
shine jesus shine
Give me joy in my heart
& One more step

I don't even know if these are what catholics sing. Do they have different hymns?
Also what are some other good hymns?

Question #20:

Hey am looking for a song to walk up the aisle to?

on my wedding day, I want a kind of joyful song, my first choice is Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba but there's no-one who can play it on the organ. I love Ode to Joy but it's going to be played when we're married. Also love Canon in D and Air on G String but I think they're a bit mournful.. Sorry I am so picky!!! but would just love to find the perfect hymn/song

Thanks!!!
Thanks for all your answers people - love the Star Wars one!! Except I live in Ireland and it's a very Catholic ceremony - these people don't even let songs played at funerals!! ( I mean non-secular songs) So thanks for all your answers, hope I don't turn into a Bridezella x x x x x x





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