Every Action Has a Meaning! Discover the Emotional Messages Behind Wedding Ceremony Traditions ♡

2020.05.24 published

The Ceremony of Vowing Eternal Love is Full of Deep Meaning ♡

A ceremony where a loving couple vows eternal love before the altar, witnessed by guests, to become husband and wife.

This is a ceremony that has been practiced for a long time, with various styles such as a Shinto ceremony or a secular ceremony, but the most popular is the Christian church wedding.

Traditional ceremonies involve many sacred actions (such as exchanging rings and the kiss of vows), and in fact, these gestures carry deep meanings beyond their romantic appearance.

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During the ceremony, rather than just going through the motions as directed by the planner, reflecting on the meaning of each action will surely make the couple's love feel more solid.

Here, we introduce the meanings behind the actions, gestures, and productions during the ceremony＊

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① Meaning of the Virgin Road

The Virgin Road spread in the ceremony venue is not just a carpet.

The Virgin Road represents the "journey of life." Each step the bride takes with her father symbolizes the year she has lived through until now.

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The Virgin Road signifies being born, passing through time to meet the groom, and walking into the future with him＊

② Meaning of the Veil Down

The first ceremony of the wedding is the Veil Down, where the bride’s veil is lowered by her mother. The veil carries the role of a protective charm, symbolizing protection from evil, and signifies the mother's final touch in preparing the bride.

Furthermore, this Veil Down, performed before walking down the Virgin Road, also signifies returning to the mother's womb before birth.

It is a beautiful ritual that takes place just before the moment “the chapel door opens = birth.”

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③ Meaning of the Veil Up

While the Veil Down performed by the bride’s mother has a protective meaning, the Veil Up performed by the groom removes this protective "wall," signifying that nothing stands between the two anymore.

Additionally, the groom, having lifted away the bride's protective charm, is said to express his intention: "From now on, I will protect you"＊

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④ Meaning of the Kiss of Vows

Before the Kiss of Vows, words of commitment are exchanged.

The Kiss of Vows seals the words that affirm a lifetime of shared love and life together.

While some couples might kiss on the cheek, knowing that it signifies "sealing the promises made with the mouth" makes one want to kiss on the lips even more.

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⑤ Meaning of Ring Exchange

There is also a reason for placing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand＊

In ancient Greece, it was believed that the ring finger on the left hand had a blood vessel connected to the "heart, which governs human emotions."

By wearing the wedding ring on this finger, which is connected to the emotionally governing heart, it symbolizes the intention to never forget each other at any time...

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The Time of the Ceremony: Infuse Each Action with Meaning ♡

The ceremonies that have been passed down for hundreds and thousands of years contain many wonderful and profound meanings.

While cherishing each action, please exchange your solemn vows as a couple ♡

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