Introduction EVERY SEASONED PASTOR KNOWS the joy and challenges of preparing for both a marriage and a wedding. Weddings are symbolic in many ways, but they provide the occasion for a couple to make a covenant before a covenant-making God and His people, the church. Therefore, we view weddings as services of worship. A wedding is a joyous occasion that presents a time of celebration and commitment. Few occasions in the life of a family present greater potential for good than a wedding. As Dr. W.
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