Hope
everyone enjoyed the long weekend. As Fall settles in, so does
the autumn leaves and sweater-weather temperatures. A perfect
time to get married and curl up for the winter.
In this issue you will
find:
- Lining Up: The Procession & Recession
- Changing Your Name
- FAQ: Do I need to include a map?
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Wedding
Shows |
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well as view the latest styles in wedding attire. Five
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through a wedding cake for a pair of diamond wedding bands!
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Lining
Up: The Procession & Recession |
The bride and groom will each make their way to the altar
separately. This symbolizes the fact that you are coming
from different families and different backgrounds. Holding
hands, exchanging wedding rings and kissing represent the
merging of both your lives into one.
In a traditional Christian procession, the father escorts
the bride as she makes her way down the aisle to her
future husband. In the traditional Jewish procession both
parents escort the bride and groom.
Today the bride may choose the person that she is closest
to escort her. For instance, she may choose her stepfather if she
feels closer to him than her biological father. She may
choose both her mother and father or even a favorite
uncle. Or perhaps she may walk down the aisle by herself.
The choice is totally up to the bride.
The basic Christian procession will go as follows: |
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The officiant, groom and best man will wait
at the altar.
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The groomsmen will either walk in from the
side or will walk down the aisle accompanied by a bridesmaid.
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The bridesmaid who will stand farthest from
the bride at the altar will walk down the aisle first.
Followed by the other bridesmaids.
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The ring bearer and flower girl will walk
down the aisle next (usually they are seated with their
parents after they reach the altar).
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The maid of honor will then walk down the
aisle.
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Finally, the bride will make her grand
entrance and walk to the left of her escort as she makes her
way down the aisle.
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The basic Jewish procession will go as follows: |
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Cantor or Rabbi.
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The groom’s grandparents.
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The bride’s grandparents.
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Groomsmen will walk down in pairs.
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The Best Man will follow.
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The groom will walk down the aisle with his
parents. His father will be on his left and his mother on his
right.
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The bridesmaids will follow. Starting with
the bridesmaid that will stand farthest from the bride.
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The maid of honor will follow.
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Next will be the ring bearer and flower girl.
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Finally, the bride and her parents will
proceed down the aisle. Her father will be on her left and her
mother on her right.
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After the ceremony is over and you’ve kissed and been
announced husband and wife, it’s time to go celebrate. The
recession goes as follows:
The Christian recession: |
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The bride and groom will walk down the aisle
first.
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Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer
(this is optional).
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Maid of honor and best man will follow next.
Followed by the bridesmaids and the groomsmen
walking down in pairs.-
The
parents will then follow the wedding party.
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The Jewish recession: |
- The bride and groom will walk down the aisle
first.
Followed by the bride’s parents.
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The groom’s parents will follow next.
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Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer (this is optional).
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Maid of honor and best man will follow next.
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Followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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Finally, the rabbi or cantor.
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Changing
Your Name |
Traditionally, the bride takes the husband’s last name when they
get married. Today, however, this custom is no longer standard.
If the bride decides not to take her husband’s name, there are a
few other options the couple may choose.
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If the husband doesn’t like
his name, he can change his last name to hers. This is very
rare.
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The wife can keep her name if she
has already established a career using her last name and use
her husband’s last name in social situations.
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You can each keep your own
names.
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The bride can put a hyphen
between her last name and her husband’s last name in order
to use both names. Or she may use her last name as a middle
name.
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The decision on the name change
should be done before the wedding. The name you choose will
appear on the official marriage certificate. If you decide to
change your name, you will have to contact the social security
office. They will change your name, but your social security
number will remain the same. Don’t worry about contacting the
IRS, they are in contact with the Social Security Agency!
Who to Notify
You should also notify the following people and places of your
name change: |
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Credit Cards |
Employee Records |
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Banks |
Voter
Registrations |
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Deeds |
Landlord |
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Titles (car,
home) |
Insurances |
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Legal Documents
(will, etc.) |
Loan Companies |
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Schools/Alumni
Associations |
Passport |
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Dept. of Motor
Vehicles |
Post Office |
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Doctors/Dental |
Stocks/Mutual
Funds |
Telephone
Company
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Friends and
Family
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| Frequently Asked Question |
| Q: |
Do I need to
include a map to the ceremony and reception site? |
| A: |
Yes,
be sure to enclose a map to the ceremony and reception site
when you send out your wedding invitations. This is a courtesy
to your guests even if the location is a popular site. Your
out-of-town guests will greatly appreciate the map. Trace over
a city map and be sure to include any major highways and
streets. Including landmarks will also be helpful. It’s also a
good idea to write out the directions.
Find more information about including maps/directions.
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Upcoming Bridal Events |
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Wedding Shows
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