Wedding Blessing Etiqutte

Dear Resident Rev
have two friends who are planning to have a wedding blessing to celebrate ten years of marriage. It's taking place in a church. They aren't sure how the blessing differs from a marriage and the etiquette involved. For example is there a role for her adult son, should she have a bouquet or attendants. She would be really grateful if you could help find out about it.
Thank You,
Kathleen

Hi Kathleen
A wedding blessing is a thanksgiving service and there are no rules as such. Its lovely that your friend has decided to do this but obviously after 10 years of marriage there is no 'giving away' ritual and its not usual to have attendants..

There is a service already written that can be used but its only a recommendation. They can ask for a blessing of rings and of course they can dress up and have flowers etc - but this is a service where they come together to the Minister and friends and family rally to support and pray for them.

The couple are saying thanks to God for their time together, they can ask forgiveness for mistakes made and pray for Gods blessing in the years ahead. Every blessing for the day
Kind regards
Jan x