6 Tips To Planning The Perfect Christian Wedding

The days are growing longer and the weather warmer with it. Wedding season is soon upon us. Planning the perfect wedding can send you into a frenzy and make you a bit anxious. However, there is no need to panic. There are a lot of options, ways, and methods to help you achieve your dream wedding. 

For Christians, a wedding ceremony goes beyond fanfare and glamour. It is their commitment to each other before the eyes of God and plays a very special role in the legitimacy and intention of the union according to the Christian faith. The importance of the marriage ceremony was solidified by the Church to sanctify and give legitimacy to the intention of marriage as previously there was no way to prove that a couple married. This tradition and belief have continued to that and it is intrinsic to the structure of Christian marriage. The planning can seem overwhelming to get everything right and do not miss out on anything important.

What you should remember is that while there are specific things that should be done for a Christian wedding there are things that aren’t set in stone and can be left up to the discretion of the couple. 

No matter how you and your finance met it will surely bring a smile to your face when you tell others the story. You’ve found the one. Maybe you met through friends, or at work, or maybe just a random coincidence. Even if you went on a website or app for Christian dating; at some point, you knew that they were the one you want to spend your life with. Now you’ll soon be husband and wife. That is if you can ever get through the wedding planning process. We have 6 tips to help you plan the perfect Christian wedding:

1. Prioritize What’s Important

You probably won’t be able to do everything that you’ve ever dreamed of for your wedding. Of course, unless you have money to burn or don’t want to spend your married life in debt you’ll have to make some choices. It’s a good idea for you and your partner to sit down together and make a list of the most important things for your wedding day. As a Christian and depending on what denomination you follow this may mean some specific things. Talk these things out together and figure out what can and can’t be done. This will save you from having unrealistic expectations. 

2. Decide On Your Location

Don’t feel pressured to have your wedding ceremony in a church if that is not what you want. Many Christians often feel that their wedding is not covered or blessed in the church. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The important part of the whole service is the vows that you make to each other in front of God, your officiant, and your family and friends as witnesses. As God is everywhere, you can also have your wedding anywhere that makes you both happy or holds special meaning for you.

 3. Take Time To Plan Your Service Step By Step

Once you’ve decided on your location, you’ll want to think about how you want the ceremony to go. Who will be your officiant? Do you have a special preacher in mind? What prayers, scriptures, and songs do you want to be used? You want to include aspects of the faith that touch you both spiritually and are a great representation of both your faith and of your commitment to your union. This is the part of the whole day that will mean the most to you so spend some extra care in this area. 

4. Consider Your Non-Christian Guest

We are in no way suggesting you diminish or old back your faith in any way. Act The opposite. This is a great opportunity for you both to share your faith with the people most important to you. It is a way for them to understand more deeply an intrinsic part of who you are what the values that you are building your married life upon. As you plan the ceremony think about the words and thoughts you’d like to be shared with your guest. This is a great starting point to plan your service around. Of course, you won’t be pushing your faith on them but rather giving them a glimpse into why and how you believe the way you do. And maybe they’ll be inspired to give it a try.

5. Sign Up For Pre-Marital Counseling 

There are dozens of courses for marriage prep and counseling. Your church will most likely offer this service as well. For some churches and even countries, it is a necessary part in order to be married by an officiant. It is definitely something you should look into as a couple. Get advice that can help you make the necessary adjustments to marriage life. Also, it is a way to learn to walk by faith while supporting your commitment to each other and God. It is also a way for you both to bond and get closer and also to work through some issues or concerns that may be present that you need an unbiased party to help work through. 

6. Focus On Your Marriage Not Just The Day

It can be easy to get caught up in the planning and everything surrounding the wedding. However, you should always focus on your upcoming marriage. The wedding day is just that a day. Your life afterward is so much more important. As you plan your wedding remove the stress from yourself by remembering that your marriage is most important and even if things don’t go to plan at the end of the day you’ll make your vows and tie your life string to your partner for life. This is the real reason for your wedding ceremony. 

As you plan your wedding remember to hold fast to your faith. To pray and take moments to reflect on God’s word and the love that you have for each other. We are sure with these tips and your focus on commitment your wedding day is sure to be lovely.

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