HOMILY

NUPTIAL RITES

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
This lighting symbolizes Rachel and Christian's lives to this moment. They are two distinct lights, each capable of going their separate ways. To bring bliss and happiness to the home, there must be the merging of these two lights into one light.

EXCHANGING OF WEDDING VOWS

BLESSING AND EXCHANGING OF WEDDING RINGS

LAYING OF THE VEIL
Symbolizes the white garment worn at baptism and the purity of a married life.

LAYING OF THE CHORD
The cord in the figure of "8" symbolizes eternal unity.