Churches:

There are many denominations and faiths and there are many weddings where the faiths come together, each has there own feelings on this and it is best to discuss this directly with whichever venue you choose.

Ask your officiant if there is a wedding immediately before or after yours, this will allow you to plan where your family photographs will be taken without getting in the way of the next bride. Will you be able to add your own vows to the ceremony?

Church of England Ceremony:

The Anglican church sees the passage of marriage as a couple commiting to each other as one for the rest of there lives. As long as this is the reason for marriage the church accepts that there is no need for a commitment to the faith of the anglican church.

The Anglican church does not also concern itself if one of the couple has no conviction to any faith, it is that they wish to be marriage before God that the minister grants the process of marriage.

Roman Catholic Ceremony:

The sacrement of marriage and that relationship under the roman catholic church is a very serious one, you can have 2 different types of ceremony within the Catholic Church. The first is a full nuptial Mass which is about an hour long liturgical service which involves the community. The most popular is simply a prayer service. Both services include readings, an exchange of rings and vows and a blessing. The nuptial mass includes gathering and penitential  rites, (statement of intent, exchange of vows and rings), preparation of gifts, Eucharistic Prayer, the Lord's Prayer, nuptial Blessing (optional), Sign of peace, Communion, blessing and recessional.

The catholic church accepts inter-faith marriages with no need for the partner to embrace the roman catholic church faith.

Orthodox Ceremony:

There are many similarities between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Catholic Marriages, an Orthodox Ceremony takes place during a mass There are a number of rituals which are part of the ceremony including  the office of Crowning, where the priest crowns each of you and you walk together three times around a table, candles are held during the ceremony and a cup  of wine is shared by the couple. Many of the rites in the Orthodox Church are repeated three times in honor of the Trinity.

Interfaith and second marriages are permitted if church requirements are satisfied.

Jewish  Ceremony:

The Jewish ceremony is filled with symbolism. There are many blessings and ceremonies which need to take place prior to the ceremony. Circling of the groom may be included. Scripture can be read. Wedding Rings and vows are exchanged. Wine is shared and the wine glass is crushed by the groom usually inside a paper bag or cloth. The ceremony may take place under a canopy (Chuppah). There will be differences between Orthodox and conservative or reform ceremonies.

Depending on whether you are Orthodox, Conservative or Reform  Jewish, conversion of a non-Jewish partner may or may not be required for marriage in a synagogue. Interfaith marriages are possible in some USA states but not in Australia. There are many issues with interfaith marriages, eg: will the children of an interfaith marriage be accepted, you should investigate this thoroughly.

Non-Denominational Church Wedding:

These ceremonies are similar to Anglican marriage ceremonies, but do not have the requirements that go along with most church weddings. These can be performed within a church or anywhere else you choose as long as the minister is willing. You have more flexibility in an non-denominational wedding with regard to writing your own vows or designing your own special ceremony.

We are interested in featuring a detail on all major religions within Australia, If your religion has not been mentioned here please feel free to contact us via email to discuss your religions inclusion in this section.