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State: Zip: 9th and Stevens, Glencoe • 320-864-4119 Page 4 January 31, 2016 BRIDE GROOM Supplement to the Glencoe Advertiser What to expect at a religious wedding ceremony Metro Creative Connection cession of the rabbi, cantor and the officiant will explain the signifi- Hindu celebrations groomsmen. The groom and bride cance of marriage in this faith. Many A Hindu wedding celebration is an Weddings can be as unique and will be escorted by their parents. The Catholic weddings feature a full Mass elaborate affair that includes extend- varied as the couples tying the knot. wedding party will gather beneath the during wedding ceremonies, and this ed family and community members. Quite often couples like to include chuppah, which The wedding ceremony is certain twists on the ceremony and is a canopy that called vivaah sanskar and celebration to personalize their big signifies a can be a very colorful cele- days. But just as there are surprises house and rep- bration that lasts for days. at weddings, there also are many tra- resents the cou- The couple and guests will be ditions that will be adhered to during ple’s future to- wearing traditional dress. The ceremonies. gether. A solid bride usually wears body art Couples who opt for religious wed- gold ring is produced with a mixture of ding ceremonies often adhere to cer- given only to henna and turmeric. tain rules and traditions fostered by the bride ac- Hindu rituals may vary their faiths. Guests who may be unfa- cording to Jew- widely, but some key things miliar with traditions outside of their ish law, al- are shared. According to the own beliefs may not know what to ex- though more “Encyclopedia of Hinduism,” pect during certain ceremonies. liberal rabbis many will include the may allow a ring Kanyadaan, or giving away of Jewish celebrations for the groom the daughter by her father; The world’s Jewish population is di- as a gift. The Panigrahana, or holding one’s vided among many distinctive de- bridegroom hands by a fire to signify the nominations and further classifica- smashes a union; and Saptapadi, which tions. Although there may be subtle wineglass with Wedding ceremonies commonly include scripture readings, vows, is taking seven steps and differences in wedding ceremonies his foot after the rituals, and other religious traditions specified by the faith. making seven promises to between the sects, Jewish wedding vows have been each other before the fire. traditions tend to be consistent exchanged. The couple may have their across the groups. Mass includes the transubstantiation clothing tied together during the Conservative and Orthodox Jews Christian celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. seven promises ritual to represent may not hold weddings on the Sab- Christian celebrations are similar After vows and rings are ex- their lifelong bond. bath or other holidays. Couples will among the various denominations. changed, the couple kisses and is Wedding ceremonies may vary de- sign the Ketuba, which is a marriage Such ceremonies typically involve a pronounced husband and wife in the pending on culture and religion, but document affirming their connection processional, though the groom is eyes of God. The bride and groom will they all share the joy of two people to each other and to God. typically not included, instead stand- go on to sign the marriage document pledging their love and devotion to The ceremony starts with grandpar- ing at the altar. Christians typically with two witnesses on hand. each other. ents seated first, followed by a pro- hear various scripture readings, and One- Stop Shopping

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Leap of faith continued from page 5

They made their home in can usually get through them, You don’t have to be together Melba said, “Don’t ever think Glencoe, raising the three boys. never go to bed angry and al- every minute of every day. Time you can change someone and The oldest son lives in Georgia; ways be sure to say “I love you” to yourself is necessary for a make them who you want to the other two live in Buffalo at least once a day. healthy marriage. be.” Lake and Glencoe. They They said marriage is also have been blessed about compromise; it with one grandchild, two usually isn’t 50-50, but step-grandchildren and you have to work to- two great-grandchildren. gether. Neither Jim nor Jim worked at Green Melba had 9 to 5, Mon- Giant for over 40 years. day to Friday jobs, so Melba at the McLeod they worked together County Sheriff’s Office raising their sons. 1 for 26 ⁄2 years. They The Carlsons also said planned to retire togeth- it was important to go to er in 2005, but Melba church together. You re- got a week’s head start ceive guidance and because of the way the learn about each other’s pay period fell, she core beliefs. joked. A leap of faith brought In their retirement, Jim Jim and Melba together, enjoys fishing with his and their faith has kept sons and both are very them together for 47 active at Christ Lutheran years. Church in Glencoe. When asked what ad- vice they would give to a couple getting married, they said: know it’s not always perfect. There are “patches,” but you Jim and Melba Carlson, and their dog Molly.

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Metro Creative Connection bride that she can include in her wed- chief to wrap around the stems of the tant relative at their own wedding. ding wardrobe. It also can be some- wedding bouquet. Exchange vows Flatter a close friend by wearing the Wedding day tokens of good luck thing the bride may have in her own with the original rings used by a dis- same veil she did. come in many forms, but “the some- memory box. Beads taken from a thing old, something new, something grandmother’s dress or a swatch of Something blue borrowed, something blue (a six- fabric from a beloved toy doll are There are many ways to in- pence in your shoe)” adage remains creative ideas that can be sewn corporate “something blue” one of the most popular luck-enhanc- into inconspicuous places on into your wedding ceremony. ing wedding traditions. According to gowns. Brides can paint their toenails the bridal resource The Knot, this tra- blue or wear blue shoes dition stems from an Olde English Something new under their gowns. Sew a rhyme. Something old represents Brides already purchase many patch from a pair of denim continuity; something new is for opti- new items for their wedding day jeans into the bodice of the mism for the future; something bor- looks, so “something new” should dress. Paint the bottom of rowed stands for borrowed happi- not be too hard to find. Couples your shoes bright blue so ness; and something blue is for purity, may want to work together to find they stand out when kneeling love and fidelity. The sixpence in your something new they can both carry at the altar. Blue sapphire or shoe is a wish for good fortune and so they have a matching set upon topaz jewelry can add an ex- prosperity, but this is not a tradition tying the knot. Interlocking charm otic look to the wedding widely celebrated outside of the Unit- bracelets or keychains may work. wardrobe. ed Kingdom or British territories. What about the groom carrying a With a little ingenuity, brides These traditions can add some cre- small padlock and the bride the can easily incorporate “some- ative flair and personality to wedding key? Quirky couples can each wear thing old, something new, ceremonies. There’s no end to the in- one sock from a pair. Get clever something borrowed, some- ventive combinations of items brides and have fun. thing blue” into their wedding can carry to increase their good for- ceremonies. tunes. Something borrowed Much like something old, some- Something old thing borrowed is yet another way Something old is one of the easier to pay homage to a friend or family Blue gloves and garter can fulfill the “some- mementos to obtain. There is a good member. It’s also one way to add a chance that someone in the family is sentimental twist to everyday items. thing blue” in the popular good luck wedding willing to pass an item down to the Borrow a grandfather’s handker- tradition.

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Marriage advice continued from page 10

• Sacredness: Marriage is not marriage commitment between garding marriage. Yes, with unlimited resources merely a human agreement be- husband and wife. First, it is extremely practical it is a great understatement to tween two consenting individu- to invest in knowing God well. say God makes available to a als (“civil union”), it is a relation- The Rev. Marc Rakow, Buffalo God made you (Psalm 139) and couple all they might need to ship before and under God Creek Community Church, Glencoe He understands you even bet- grow an excellent marriage. (Genesis 2:22). Everyone has an opportunity ter than you understand your- Lastly, when a marriage rela- • Intimacy: Marriage is the to grow an excellent marriage! self. If you were to consider a tionship is in need, God offers most intimate of all human rela- However, the honest forecast life coach or counselor at some much more than is necessary tionships, uniting a man and a for any two people who choose point, why not accept help from with a list including: uncondi- woman in a “one -flesh” union to be knit together for life will the ultimate adviser who loves tional love, undeserved grace, (Genesis 2:23-25). Marriage in- include cloudy days. There will you and knows you better than unlimited strength to persevere, volves “leaving” one’s family of be those days that come with anyone? and immense wisdom for the origin and “being united” to disappointment, miscommuni- Second, when a season of life challenges that arise! No matter one’s spouse, which signifies cation, or unmet expectations. finds both of you hurting or how many times you stumble, the establishment of a new When an excellent marriage is feeling down and you need or find circumstances stacked family unit distinct from the two desired with the bar set high by someone to trust, you will not against your relationship, a originating families. marks of true love, unbroken find a safer shelter (Psalm 91). strong personal relationship • Mutuality: Marriage is a re- trust, and finding fulfillment, Third, neither one of you have with God will help your mar- lationship of free self giving of what can best prepare a couple the special ingredients God riage thrive. Invest in your per- one human being to another for each type of day they may alone can give to experience sonal relationship with God by (Ephesians 5:25- 30). Marriage face? the excellent marriage God in- knowing Him well and making partners are to be first and The most important aspect of tends. However, more than you Him the central figure in your foremost concerned about the any marriage is not what you can imagine is found in learning marriage. If God is resourcing a well-being of the other person bring into a marriage, but who and growing in a personal rela- couple with unlimited love, and committed to each other in you bring into your marriage. tionship with God. He opens grace, and wisdom, the fore- steadfast love and devotion. This is not to say your marriage the way to understanding the cast projects for a strong, This involves forgiveness and is limited by how great the per- infinite riches that are available steady, marriage for days in restoration of the relationship in son is that you chose to marry to you and your marriage. “God both the sunshine and storms the case of sin. (but please choose wisely), in- has blessed us in Christ with of life. • Exclusiveness: Marriage is stead the most important figure every spiritual blessing in the not only permanent, sacred, in- in your marriage is the One who heavenly places” (Ephesians timate, and mutual, it is also invented marriage. 1:3). exclusive (Genes 2:22- 25; 1 There are many reasons why Corinthians 7:2 5). This means a personal relationship with that no other human relation- God is the most influential in- ship must interfere with the vestment that can be made re- Red’s WEDDINGS FAMILY EVENTS Cafe COMPANY EVENTS Montrose LARRY OR DIANE MILLER 2016 Wedding Directory Call for Information Appearing in the first edition of the month in the Glencoe Advertiser 763-675-3511 or 320-543-2991 and the second edition of the month in the Sibley Shopper! Cell 612-718-8748 Our Wedding Directory is a companion to our Bride & Groom Supplement and is printed monthly in the Glencoe Advertiser and Sibley Shopper. 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