Marriage

Author(s): Natubhai Shah
Publisher: UK Jain Academy

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recognized as legal by the state. The Bahá'í marriage ceremony itself is very simple and should remain free of dogmas and rituals.The bride and groom before two witnesses must state:
"We will all, verily, abide by the will of God."
For Bahá'ís, this simple commitment to live by God's will implies all of the commitments associated with marriage, including the promises to love, honor, and cherish; to care for each other regardless of material health or wealth; and to share with and serve each other.
The marriage vow is considered sacred in the Bahá'í Faith. When the wedding vows are made, usually the couple will choose prayers and readings from the Baha'i writings and other Holy sources for marriage to accompany this ceremony and will have their friends and relatives present at the ceremony too. The bride and groom will sign the Bahá'í marriage certificate, which is then signed by the two witnesses.
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Beyond these simple requirements, Bahá'ís are free to design their own marriage celebration. Depending on personal tastes, family resources, and cultural traditions, Bahá'í ceremonies vary from small to large, and can include all manner of music, dance, dress, food and festivity.
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A Bahá'í marriage ceremony should take place even if one partner is not a Bahá'í. If a Bahá'í marries someone of another religion, then it is permissible for ceremonies to be performed in both religions.
There is no set ritual for send off. This is left to the couple's choice and can reflect the culture of the area or the family.