Marriage: Wedding and Young Woman Dreams
Marriage
Marriage is an important rite of passage because it is meant to be a lifelong relationship with the purpose of creating a family. However, in today’s society, not many people agree. To survive in this world gracefully, you need a partner. Marriage is an excellent way to accomplish this.
The first step to marriage is the engagement. This step is considered the separation process. Separating themselves from life as they knew it before. The engagement is an agreement to be married whether it be for a short or long period of time. During this engagement there is a verbal promise to be married. There may also be the use of a ring as a solid, binding promise. At this time the couple will announce this event to their families and friends. During this period, the couple may attend a series of counseling sessions to improve their trust and build a relationship. At times there are several parties incorporated into this to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The second step of marriage brings the ceremony. This step is considered the transition period. The ceremony is usually what every young woman dreams of. The ceremony is elegant, with all of the trimmings. The bride will most often wear a beautiful white dress, and the groom will be all decked out in a tuxedo. This ceremony is held in front of God, family, and friends, and is performed by a preacher or priest. In a traditional wedding, the father will give the bride to the groom, symbolizing his blessing. There will be vows exchanged between the bride and groom. Then again comes another ring, with more symbolization. And then at last the ever so eager kiss to seal the transition.
The third step of marriage is the re-incorporation into society. This begins with the private celebration called the honeymoon. At times people go to exotic places to commemorate. During this phase the couples gets to know each other as one. This is the segment that
Marriage is an important rite of passage because it is meant to be a lifelong relationship with the purpose of creating a family. However, in today’s society, not many people agree. To survive in this world gracefully, you need a partner. Marriage is an excellent way to accomplish this.
The first step to marriage is the engagement. This step is considered the separation process. Separating themselves from life as they knew it before. The engagement is an agreement to be married whether it be for a short or long period of time. During this engagement there is a verbal promise to be married. There may also be the use of a ring as a solid, binding promise. At this time the couple will announce this event to their families and friends. During this period, the couple may attend a series of counseling sessions to improve their trust and build a relationship. At times there are several parties incorporated into this to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The second step of marriage brings the ceremony. This step is considered the transition period. The ceremony is usually what every young woman dreams of. The ceremony is elegant, with all of the trimmings. The bride will most often wear a beautiful white dress, and the groom will be all decked out in a tuxedo. This ceremony is held in front of God, family, and friends, and is performed by a preacher or priest. In a traditional wedding, the father will give the bride to the groom, symbolizing his blessing. There will be vows exchanged between the bride and groom. Then again comes another ring, with more symbolization. And then at last the ever so eager kiss to seal the transition.
The third step of marriage is the re-incorporation into society. This begins with the private celebration called the honeymoon. At times people go to exotic places to commemorate. During this phase the couples gets to know each other as one. This is the segment that