Wedding: you need to know
The wedding ceremony is performed only with baptized Orthodox newlyweds who have registered their marriage in the registry office. Evidence of this must be provided to the church. Before the wedding, the bride and groom must confess and receive Holy Communion. For the sacrament, you need to prepare rings (a symbol of the inseparability of a love union), a towel (a towel for your feet) and two icons - the Savior and the Mother of God, with which the newlyweds are blessed. Wedding candles can always be purchased at the temple.
It is advisable to invite two witnesses: they will hold the crowns over the lovers. If there are no witnesses, crowns are usually placed on the heads of the newlyweds. The time and date of the wedding must be agreed upon personally with the priest. Remember that this sacrament is not performed every day. Apart from church holidays and fasting, weddings are not held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. As for the cost of the ceremony, it is also discussed with the priest personally. Traditionally, this is a voluntary donation to the church (by default - from 500 rubles). In fact, many churches have already developed a fixed amount (from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles), the amount of which depends on the participation of the choir in the wedding. The price may also be affected by the presence of an altar boy, a deacon, and other conditions of the sacrament.
Where to get married in Moscow: Choosing a temple
In Rus', there was no problem of choosing a church for a wedding - the ceremony was carried out in the church that the young people had visited since childhood, and blessings and parting words were given by a spiritual mentor, often the same one who baptized them many years ago.
Today, weddings are performed by appointment, by a priest who is in charge of the service, and, looking the truth in the eyes, we can say with confidence that for many newlyweds, a wedding is not a marriage with God’s blessing, but a way to diversify wedding rituals, making the celebration more memorable and beautiful. The choice of temple for the wedding will depend on whether the newlyweds really believe in marriages in heaven or are trying to give their wedding a touch of “exoticism.” A small church outside the city. There are many advantages to getting married in a small village church. Let's start with the fact that the rituals are usually conducted by an old-school priest, so until the wedding process, the bride and groom wait for confession, prayers and communion. In addition, the spiritual mentor will be happy to help and pay attention to important points, tell you how best to arrange the guests and what is needed to perform the ceremony. The atmosphere of the wedding will be truly solemn, with final parting words and the most beautiful ringing of bells.
Minuses. It is quite possible to get rejected if the bride comes to the wedding in a bright dress, heavily made up or with her head uncovered. You can often get turned away if there is no parental blessing or one of the young people is a convinced atheist. In general, a wedding in a small church outside the city is ideal for those who not only believe, but at least know the first words of prayers, how to be baptized correctly, and also respect and honor church canons.
Temple in the metropolis. Although, according to the church charter, the wedding of several couples at the same time is a gross violation, in practice it is 2-3 couples who are married at once. Moreover, priests often turn a blind eye to the naked back and shoulders of the bride, the atheism of the parents of the newlyweds and even witnesses (bridesmaids) in trousers. The advantages of getting married in a big city church lie in the compromises between strict church requirements and the opportunity to experiment with wedding attire. This is a good opportunity to diversify your wedding celebration with beautiful church chants and rituals.
The wedding took place in the Vladimir Church in Mytishchi
Minuses. Often, weddings in large churches resemble the same conveyor belt as in the registry office, with the only difference being that they sign one pair at a time, but marry in bulk. This is due to the fact that weddings are only permissible on certain days of the week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. And since most weddings fall on a Sunday, it is unlikely that the newlyweds will be able to experience all the solemnity of the moment of marriage in the face of the Lord in a crowded church and in general confusion.
When choosing a temple for a wedding, you should remember that literally walking down the aisle is not just a beautiful ceremony, but a certain attitude towards marriage and family as a whole. Probably, you shouldn’t get married following not the call of your heart, but the general fashion, and vice versa, if you have faith, even if not supported by regular visits to church, then a wedding can be a wonderful start to a happy married life.
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Temples in Central District
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Where:
st.
Volkhonka, 15 How to get there:
near metro station Kropotkinskaya
Contact information:
, www.xxc.ru
Conditions:
The sacraments of the wedding are performed in the Church of the Transfiguration at the temple, the average cost of the ceremony according to all canons is 10,000 rubles.
Epiphany Cathedral in Elohovo Where:
st.
Spartakovskaya, 15. How to get there:
metro station Baumanskaya, troll.
22, 25, auto. 40, 152. Contact information:
, www.elohovosobor.ru
Conditions:
The sacrament of wedding is performed with the participation of the choir - on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Sign up for a wedding in the cathedral behind the candle box. There you can also buy everything you need for a wedding (candles, footrest or towel). The cost of the ceremony is discussed with the priest. Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi at the State Tretyakov Gallery Where:
Maly Tolmachevsky Lane, 9 (entrance through the Tretyakov Gallery building, located to the left of the temple building)
How to get there:
from the Tretyakovskaya metro station - from the transition to the left, cross Bolshaya Ordynka street and walk along B. Tolmachevsky Lane until it intersects with Maly Tolmachevsky Lane.
Contact information:
, www.vtolmachah.ru
Conditions:
The cost of a wedding with a choir is 4,000 rubles. The presence of an altar boy or deacon is for an additional fee.
What is included in the wedding price?
When we say “the cost of a wedding,” we imagine paying a state fee, as for painting, but according to the rules established in the Orthodox Church, payment for performing this sacrament is accepted like a donation for the needs of the temple. But the list of expenses for newlyweds does not end there. You will need:
- young people's costumes,
- rings,
- icons,
- crosses,
- candles,
- handbrake,
- handkerchiefs.
Payment for wedding
The priest, of course, does not take money for performing the sacrament, but the price is still set in most churches and temples. This is due to the fact that large amounts of money are spent on maintaining a place of worship. However, you can find places in the outback where the cost of a wedding in a church is not established. In this case, you can donate any amount to the temple. The average price in Russia is 1000-3000 rubles. In large, famous churches, the cost can reach up to 7,000 rubles, especially for capital churches. Find out in advance how much it costs to get married in the temple of your choice.
Young people's costumes
Naturally, the style of clothing should be formal and formal. For a man, a wedding suit (pants, shirt, jacket) in classic shades is suitable. If you need to purchase it, the suit will cost about 15,000 rubles. More sophisticated models can cost from 30,000 rubles.
For the bride, a dress is required that covers her legs, shoulders, décolleté and arms up to the elbows. It is also necessary to cover your head with a scarf, shawl or a special bonnet. The outfit will cost girls from 20,000 to 50,000 rubles, and sometimes more. A scarf or bonnet costs from 500 to 2000 rubles.
Wedding rings
Unlike engagement rings, wedding rings have a lot of meaning. For a man a gold ring is bought, for a woman - a silver one. They should be as concise and simple as possible; engraving is allowed. Such rules for wedding rings are established in the Orthodox Church, and their cost on average varies from 500 to 10,000 rubles.
Icons
To carry out the ceremony, you will need two icons: the Most Holy Theotokos and Jesus Christ. Of course, in any temple there is such a couple, but you will not be able to take them with you after the wedding. It is best to buy your own images of the faces of saints and after the wedding they will be kept in your home, protecting family peace. You can purchase special folding bags, they cost from 7,000 rubles. If you buy icons separately, then the price of one starts from 3,000 rubles.
Pectoral crosses
A prerequisite is the presence of crosses on the chest of young people. To get married in a church, you need to purchase a gold, silver or wooden accessory, and their cost varies depending on the material: gold - 3000-7,000 rubles, silver - 1000-3000 rubles, wooden - 300-2000 rubles. But remember that only a baptized person can wear a cross and undergo the wedding ceremony. If you have not been baptized and you do not want to go through this ceremony, then you should think about whether you need to get married in a church, because this is a sacrament for true believers.
Candles
Candles are of great importance: from ancient times to this day, the stubs of wedding candles are lit when children in the house are sick. According to ancient legend, Jesus sees the lights of holy candles, which means his help is needed in this house. Of course, the simplest candles, costing 100 rubles, will do. But you can buy carved, colored, beautiful candles, costing 500-1000 rubles. You can order handmade candles, but discuss with the master in advance how much such accessories for a wedding ceremony cost.
Wedding textiles
In addition to all of the above, you will need a few more things: a pair of towels or towels and four handkerchiefs. The young people stand on one towel, and their hands are tied with the second. A pair of towels will cost 2,000 rubles. If you want handmade embroidery, the cost will rise to 5,000-7,000 rubles. Two handkerchiefs will be useful so that the newlyweds can comfortably hold the lit candles and prevent wax from dripping onto their hands. And two more - to hold the crowns above their heads, because this cannot be done with bare hands. Handkerchiefs will cost 500 rubles. To make the ceremony more impressive, you can purchase a ring cushion. Its cost will be from 300 to 1500 rubles. depending on the fabric and decor.
Temples in Western District
Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on Vorobyovy Gory
Where:
Kosygina St., 30
How to get there:
metro station “Vorobyovy Gory”, observation deck
Contact information: Conditions:
On average, the cost of a wedding with a choir is 5,000 rubles.
Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Trinity-Golenishchevo Where:
Mosfilmovskaya, 18A
How to get there:
From the Kievskaya metro station by trolleybuses No. 17, 34, by bus No. 119 (final stop at the station square, near the clock tower) - to the Troitse-Golenishchevo stop , (9th from the Station).
Contact details: Conditions:
The cost of a wedding without a choir is 2000 rubles.
Southern District: temples
Church of the Resurrection of the Word in Danilovskaya Sloboda (Patriarchal Compound)
Where:
Starodanilovsky B. lane, 3
How to get there:
from Tulskaya metro station, 5-7 minutes walk towards the Danilov Monastery.
Contact information:
, hram-vs.narod.ru
Conditions:
The sacrament of wedding is performed (except for fasting) on weekdays (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) at 12.00, on Sundays and holidays at 13.00.
Interviews for those preparing for the sacrament of church marriage are held every Tuesday at 15:00. The exact cost is discussed with the priest. Church of the Transfiguration on Bolvanovka Where:
Novokuznetsky 2nd lane, 10, building 1
How to get there:
from Paveletskaya metro station 10-15 minutes on foot
Contact information:
, www.bolvanovka.ru
Conditions:
Day and time are discussed individually with priest, cost - voluntary donation.
“Getting married on your wedding day: how to schedule it?”
Svetlana
Bride
Hello! My fiance and I are thinking about getting married on our wedding day, we both think it’s very important. But then what is the best way to organize the whole day? What to do with the registry office and the away ceremony, or abandon them altogether? A wedding is a rather intimate ceremony, should you invite all the guests or your closest ones? How do you generally organize the timing of this type of wedding? In addition, the groom’s mother believes that a registry office is needed on this day, because there is no way without it. If you also film the bride and groom getting ready, arrange a beautiful photo shoot and walk, the day will be too eventful. My head is spinning! What do you advise?
Dasha Smirnova
Editor Weddywood
Hello Svetlana! I agree with you - if you arrange everything on one day, the program will turn out to be very dense and oversaturated with events and emotions. In addition, the first meeting, the registry office, the wedding, the ceremony, the banquet - all this will take place at different venues, which means that you and your guests will have to spend most of the holiday on the road from point A to point B.
It is extremely difficult to organize such a number of movements and not go astray. And no one canceled the traffic jams. Do you want to spend this day in a constant rush and worrying about how not to be late for your own wedding?
Let's start with the wedding. First, and most importantly, the church will require a marriage certificate, i.e. You must sign at the registry office in advance. This even simplifies your schedule: you don’t have to think about how to make it to both the registry office and church on the same day, because the rules are such that it’s better to divide these two events into two days.
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It is better to check all the details of the sacrament, time, cost, list of necessary things in the church where you will get married. If you are planning a chamber wedding (up to 30 people), then you should invite all the guests to the wedding. But it would not be amiss to remind them of the rules of behavior in the temple - noise, laughter, conversations during the ceremony, as well as short skirts or too bright makeup, are inappropriate. Women should enter church with their heads covered.
Whether an outdoor ceremony is necessary is a controversial issue. On the one hand, this is an opportunity to add individuality to the holiday and take beautiful photos. On the other hand, the registry office, wedding, outdoor ceremony are essentially too similar procedures. It's all about the same thing, it just happens differently. And if a wedding is impossible without official registration in the registry office, then the ceremony is already the cherry on the cake, it is completely optional.
Kirill and Lyudmila refused to hold it - but this only benefited their wedding: the mood was maintained, there was no rush. If you still want a ceremony for the sake of the atmosphere, vows, beautiful photos, you can make it less classic, change the format a little. For example, Karina and Garik held an evening ceremony in the light of candles and the gentle reflections of the sunset.
Another option is to hold the wedding on the day of the official wedding, and leave the sacrament of the wedding only for the two of you. And after the ceremony itself, arrange a romantic photo session to remember this day forever. This is what Nikita and Dasha did.
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On the issue of a wedding photo shoot. If the wedding day is going to be busy, and the location for shooting is quite far from the registry office or restaurant, then it makes sense to hold it on a separate day. For example, on one day, preparations + registry office + banquet, and on the other – a wedding for two + photo shoot. Or vice versa, first the registry office + photo shoot, and the next day a celebration with guests: wedding + banquet.
With this format, on the day of the holiday you don’t have to devote too much time to staged photography: literally 20 minutes is enough for the two of you and the same amount for group photos with guests. The rest of the time - live communication and reportage shooting.
As you can see, there are many options: combine the stages of the wedding in a way that is convenient for you, taking into account possible wedding dates, logistics and the wishes of your relatives. There is only one main piece of advice - don’t try to plan all these events in one day. Due to the constant rush, fatigue, and nerves, you – and your guests – will not experience the holiday itself or enjoy its atmosphere. But this is much more important than observing all kinds of wedding formalities.
Whatever format you choose, may your holiday be great!
Temples in Northern District
Church of Boris and Gleb in Degunin
Where:
Deguninskaya st., 18a.
How to get there:
metro station "Petrovsko-Razumovskaya", bus.
191, 194, 672, rest. "Institute of Eye Microsurgery". Contact information:
, www.hram-bg.ru
Conditions:
The cost of the wedding is a voluntary donation.
Church of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow in Beskudnikov Where:
Dmitrovskoe highway, vl.
66. How to get there:
metro station "Petrovsko-Razumovskaya", bus.
Nos. 63, 167, 179, 191, rest. "Research Institute Tsvetmetavtomatika" Contact information:
, www.svt-innokentiy.ru
Conditions:
The cost of a wedding without a choir is 2000 rubles.
Temples in Northwestern District
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pokrovsky-Streshnevo
Where:
Volokolamskoye sh., 52, bldg.
1 How to get there:
metro station “Sokol”, trolleybus 12, 70, tram 6 to the stop “Pokrovskoye-Glebovo”
Contact details: Conditions:
The cost of a wedding without a choir is 1500 rubles.
Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God Quick to Hear on Khodynka Field Where:
st.
Marshala Rybalko, house 8, bldg. 2 How to get there:
metro station “Oktyabrskoe Pole” (the first car from the center), exit to the right then left, then walk along the street.
Sokolovskogo to st. Rybalko 8 (10 min walk). Contact information:
, www.hramskor.ru
Conditions:
The cost of a wedding without a choir is 1,500 rubles.
Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi
Address: Maly Tolmachevsky lane, 9 (entrance through the Tretyakov Gallery)
Cost: 4 thousand rubles
This is not just a temple, but a temple-museum. Which, in fact, already speaks about its internal performance and significance. The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God and other works of art are kept here. Every Friday from 18 to 20 you can have a preliminary conversation about all the intricacies of a wedding in the temple.
