This session
also has variations. Some couples postpone this signing session until all
sessions are completed, or else.
The pastor
will ask the couple and witnesses forward to sign the wedding certificate (this
is the church marriage license, not the government legal marriage license)
5. Ask for parents blessing / Mohon doa restu
orang tua
Now I think this is what distinguishes a
Catholic ceremony in Indonesia
and in other countries. After the couple is officially pronounced to be husband
and wife, the pastor then ask the couple to go to their parents' seats and ask
for blessing. This is a form of thanks to their parents for raising them and
the parents will be asked to bless the couple in entering a new family life by
giving them a 'cross sign' on their forehead.
See in the
picture, the groom starts first by kneeling down in front of his parent in-law
and ask for blessing, after he finished then it’s the bride's turn (this is
usually the teary part :D) This custom in Indonesian traditional culture is
called sungkeman and it shows how a part of Indonesian culture integrates with
Catholic rites. A song will accompany this session, usually the one with lyrics
depicting love to parents. Since this session usually a teary part, song in
this session will be memorable to guests so slow ballad songs will touch their
hearts deeper…
6.
Eucharistic
Liturgy / Liturgi ekaristi
Ok, some
weddings do not include this session since it will take more time. If this
session is skipped, the pastor will officially end the wedding mass with
blessing then proceed to number 7. Or else the mass proceeded with eucharistic liturgy and
communion then end with blessing
7.
Closing
: Pray in front of Mary statue / Berdoa di depan Bunda Maria
The bride and groom carrying flower arrangements, a bridal candle and also
accompanied by the pastor and altar boys go in front of Mary statue and pray
asking for Her blessing upon their new family.
8.
Photo
session / Sesi foto
After the
mass, it’s photo session!! Then let's get on with the reception
Note: to see session number 1-4 see
our previous post
That’s it!!!!
Even for same Catholic wedding, in other countries there might be different
variations too. Is the wedding ceremony different in yours? Let me know, ok?
From my own
experience as a guest, the songs play important part too, especially the first
entrance song and the one during session 5, I’ve seen some guests even got
teary just by listening to the songs. So, if you have time, consult the songs
with the choir group to achive maximum effect and make your wedding more
memorable.
Church Decor by Team Margriet
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