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cata2d
Apr 27, 2012, 04:52 AM
At the wedding dinner and reception, is alcohol involved?
cata2d
Apr 27, 2012, 05:05 AM
What are J.W's. Beliefs/practices about marriage? ALSO, is it frowned upon to marry out of your race (i.e. white and black)?
cata2d
Apr 27, 2012, 05:14 AM
I am preparing to attend a marriage dinner (with relatives of bride) and wedding reception. As a woman, and non-J.W. would it be inappropriate to wear a nice pants outfit?
Anything else I should be aware of since I'm not familiar with that religion and lifestyle? Thank you.
joypulv
Apr 27, 2012, 05:30 AM
I think a pants suit will be fine.
May I suggest holding off on doing research on your other questions until after the wedding? They seem a bit loaded, as though there could be problems enjoying the event.
Basically the religion is a Christian one but without the emphasis on the Trinity, with meetings in simple functional halls, without symbols. They refuse military service and blood transfusions. We all know they do service door to door with their publication, the Watchtower.
Fr_Chuck
Apr 27, 2012, 09:03 AM
No there will be no drinking,
You will not see any difference in the wedding from one done at a Baptist Church or other Protestant Church.
There will be chairs in a row or pews. They will have area up front with a area for the speaker, the couple will stand up front, flowers and so on.
I will agree, it will be a simple inside, not a lot of décor.
Expect some good food, if the ladies of the church are cooking,
Don't ask too many questions ( or any) at the wedding, respect their day. I you want to find out more, I am sure someone will be glad to come over to your home latter and tell you all about it.
JudyKayTee
Apr 27, 2012, 10:45 AM
Do you have problems with the marriage?