I love it when cultures blend. All marriages are actually a harmonizing of two very different cultures. Every family, as well as each ethnic group, has their own different traditions, behaviours and customs, so when ever two people come together in the intimacy of the marriage covenant, there are more adjustments to make than most of us expect. Then there is the fact that "women are from Venus" which makes the blending process even more interesting and fun.
On Saturday I officiated at the wedding of Chris Ransom and Kirby Chan. It was fascinating to hear about their wedding rituals, beginning with a Chinese Tea Ceremony in the morning. The girls had to begin preparations for the big day before 6 am. It wasn't all over till about midnight.
The wedding was beautiful,and afterwards the guests were invited by the family to a sumptious real Chinese feast. We kept eating, visiting, and celebrating for longer than I can remember any meal lasting. Kirby is always a gorgeous woman, but in Chinese tradition, she wore four different dresses for the different phases of the wedding. Her traditional silk gowns were stunning. Most important, and to me even more lovely than the decore, feasting or clothes, is the deep love that this couple has for each other and there well-rooted faith in God. Their marriage will be a shining testimony of God's love for all of us. May God enrich your relationship with his many promised blessings Chris and Kirby!
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