A Christian wedding usually takes place in a Church, before a priest. A Christian bride traditionally wears a white gown. Her head is covered with a white veil and a bunch of white flowers crown her.


The bride is greeted with a wedding bouquet and a kiss from the best man, who is usually someone close to the bridegroom. From there, she proceeds to the altar, usually on her father's arm, with a bridesmaid carrying her trail behind her. The bridal pair then comes forward to the altar rails and the priest talks about the couple who are to be joined in marriage. Hymns are sung by the choir and there are readings from the Bible. In the presence of two witnesses from each side, the groom & the bride declare their intention to take each other as man & wife. The bride and the groom then declare the wedding vows. Then the priest blesses the rings before being exchanged by the couple. The priest then pronounces them man & wife, and the groom seals their vows with a kiss from his new bride. The essential rite of the marriage is then completed.

The mass continues with prayers after which a communion service takes place. The couple then signs the register and walk down aisle, arm in arm and live happily ever after.