A Christian marriage is a public declaration of love and lifelong commitment, usually done in front of friends and family in a ceremony in church, in the eyes of God. It is a solemn declaration before God and witnesses of commitment to one another. A traditional Christian wedding usually takes place in a Church before a priest, but in this modern day and age people are using other more trendy venues.

Attire

Bridal Attire:  Christian brides traditionally wear white gowns/garments. Her head is covered with a white veil and she holds a bouquet of flowers. White gown/garment is the most common dress worn by Christian brides worldwide. The colour white represents purity, affluence and virginity. The bride also wears a veil and carries a bouquet of flowers in her hand. In the Indian subcontinent, white sarees are worn at many places.

The old tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue  is still put into practice today. The entire phrase is: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe.

These items signify fortuity for the bride which she wears on her wedding day. "Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. Something borrowed represents everlasting support from the bride’s family and friends.

Before the late 19th century brides wore blue gowns as their bridal attire. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Blue symbolizes love, modesty, and fidelity has been connected to weddings for centuries.
The silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe.

Groom's Attire The Christian groom is mostly seen in the suit with a bow. The preferred color for the suit is black.

Prenuptials:

Engagement Ceremony:  The engagement ceremony is very much a formal social gathering and official announcement of marriage. This is usually hosted by the brides parents where the couple exchange engagement rings which represent a promise for marriage.

Meeting of the Reverend: The couple meet with their reverend to discuss the hymns and the opening prayer, and any other thing that the couple will like to add on, for their special day.  Most  reverend’s advise bridal couple to attend pre-marriage counseling in preparation for marriage. 
Hens Night/Bachelor Party:  It has become almost tradition that the closest friends of the couple would host a night of fun and pranks. This would be the last night that they would spend with their friends as a bachelor or spinster.  A bridal shower/hens party is hosted by the brides close girlfriends or one of her bride’s maids and this event is filled with excitement, entertainment, naughty activities, games, jokes, music, food and drinks, gifts, and lots of useful advice, etc.  Whilst the bachelor’s party usually takes place on a night out of town or at his best mans place.

The Wedding Ceremony

BRIDESMAIDS: The bride choose a few of her closest friends as her bridesmaids.  The bridesmaids wear a uniform colour and styled dresses chosen by the bride.  They play a supporting role to the bride and takes care of all her needs before and on the wedding day. 

MATRON OF HONOUR: Usually the brides best friend is her matron of honour who plays a very significant role in assisting the brides with preparations as well as planning the wedding and reception. 

FLOWER GIRLS: Little girls are normally chosen as flower girls.

RING BEARER: Usually a little boy is the ring bearer.

GROOMSMEN: These men are either the grooms brothers, cousins or friends, they play the same role to the bridesmaid. The groomsmen are there for support.

BEST MAN : The best man is usually the best friend of the groom. Just like the matron of honour, he also plays an important role with the groom, and he makes certain that everything goes well for the groom on wedding day.

Christian Weddings are simple yet very elegant. The actual ceremony is short and sweet.  At the church the groom and his best man stand at the front of the church, awaiting his bride to walk down the aisle.

The bridal procession enters.  First the bridesmaids walk down the aisle and stand next to the groom, and then Matron of honour enters, followed by the little pretty flower girls and last the ring bearer. The organist then plays the traditionally well-known “here comes the bride”  tune,
announcing the entrance of the bride. The bride attired in her white flowing bridal gown, arm in arm with her father, proceed down the aisle towards the reverend and the groom at the alter. Thereafter the father, gives his daughters hand to her groom.

The tradition of the father walking his daughter down the aisle reflects the old belief that the bride was his property to "give away" to the groom.

Marriage Rituals Actual marriage rituals commence with the groom and his bride coming to the altar. As they come forward the reverend blesses the couple and states that  the couple are ready to get united with each other for life. Readings from the Bible follows. Thereafter, the reverend inquires if anybody has any objections to the wedding.   Two witnesses are required from each side, in whose presence the groom and the bride proclaim that they want to each other as man and wife. They declare the wedding vows after this. Some couples prefer to write their own vows.  The priest would then bless the rings and give them to the couple. The exchange the rings commences. Subsequently, the priest declare them as man and wife. The holy ceremony ends with the sealing of their vows as the priest requests the groom to kiss his bride. After the wedding ceremony is completed and the groom kisses the bride, the organist plays a joyful tune as the bride and the groom walk arm-in-arm down the aisle as husband and wife. The legal aspect of the wedding is then carried out as a register is signed by the couple and two witnesses. The certificate they then receive is legally binding.

CELEBRATIONS/Reception Marriage is perhaps the most joyous occasion for celebration. And every marriage all over the world is deemed to be incomplete without the wedding feast. Christian weddings are no exception, a reception takes place where the couple cut the traditional wedding cake.

The Christians' wedding cake is one big affair which originated primarily with lots of little wheat cakes. These little cakes were broken over the bride's head to bring good luck and fertility. The guests then eat a crumb to ensure good luck. The vogue of three tier wedding cake started off after the bizarre shape of the spire of Saint Bride's Church in London. The cutting of the cake together implies that the "just married couple" would share their life together. Tradition has it that the top layer represents them as a couple, while the bottom layer represents the couple as a family. The layer in betweens represent the number of children the couple would have.

Speeches and toasts: The father of the bride would give a speech and the best man would do the toast with champagne.

Music & Dance: The bride and groom opens the dance with their special song.  Everybody joins in thereafter and enjoys the rest of the evening celebrating.

Rice throwing: As the newly weds leave for their honeymoon, rice is thrown over them.  This signifies prosperity and good fortune.
  
Cuisine: The wedding cuisine for the Christian wedding includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. There would be wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages.