The White Bible Ceremony

In the southern United States, the White Bible Ceremony is an old tradition for the bride-to-be, along with the groom-to-be. The couple is honored at a private or public gathering. They are presented with flowers and a white Bible. Each flower is a symbol of an important ingredient necessary for a successful marriage.

This can be an intimate gathering of family and close friends or it can be open to all of the wedding guests, whatever the couple wants. This can be performed by a minister or by one or more family members. Some couples have the mothers of the bride and groom do the ceremony. Other couples include both sets of parents and even grandparents in this important evening.

Consider having this ceremony as a part of your pre-wedding activities, even if you are not from the south. It is a passing on of a beautiful formula for a successful marriage from one generation to another.

The formula? Basically seeking God's guidance in your daily life as a married couple through reading His Word and praying together.

The White Bible Ceremony presents items to build a beautiful bouquet.

You will need:

2 Red Roses

1 Yellow Rose

1 White Rose

1 Red Carnation

1 White Carnation

Bouquet Greenery

Length of Ribbon (about 20")

New White Bible (preferably NIV)

Try not to get a King James Bible if you want the bride and groom to read it often. I prefer the NIV or New International Version Bible as it is easy to understand. King James Bibles usually cost less but are difficult to understand. This means that the King James Bible will probably not be opened very much.

There is a greater chance that the NIV Bible will be read more often by the couple since it is easy to read and understand. If you purchase a study Bible, the couple can better apply the words and teachings to their lives.

There are other modern translations for the couple to receive as well but the NIV is currently the most accurate modern translation.

The ceremony wording can be written by the officiant or a family member or it can be found online.

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