Hey everyone,
H and I saw something yesterday at a wedding that struck us as super-odd. My google searching is less than helpful, so I thought I'd bring my question here.
The couple were married in a Lutheran ceremony. I know some/most church services focus heavily on the church part, with sometimes just a small bit for the actual wedding part (vows/rings). Their ceremony followed this structure, which we expected. However, there was no kiss or pronouncement. Several people afterwards were commenting on how strange that was, H and I included.
Has anyone else ever been to a Lutheran (or other Christian) wedding that didn't have the first kiss? Do you know why it's not included? I'm wondering what the rationale for not including it is. From google searching, it seems like it is really common to include it, because all I got were scripts for Lutheran ceremonies, and they all definitely included a kiss and pronouncement.
Hooray for editing on desktop: It wasn't a personal preference thing, it was a church policy. No weddings at that church include it, but no one could explain to us why.
Thanks!
