There are so many traditions at a wedding and one of them is lighting a wedding candle . But the question remains: who lights the wedding candle ? The answer is simple: it depends!
But who should it be? A family member? A friend? Or maybe even the bride and groom themselves? There is no right or wrong...
Some couples choose to have the bride and groom's parents light the candle. This is a great way to celebrate the beginning of the new family and include the parents in the celebratory moment. It is also a heartwarming gesture that shows that the bride and groom really appreciate their parents and their support.
Other couples want the bride and groom to light the candle together. This is a symbol of their future and that they will support each other to keep the fire of their love burning. It is also a memorable gesture that shows that the bride and groom are willing to stick together through thick and thin.
Some couples choose to have each guest light a candle to celebrate the unity and togetherness of the guests. This can also be a symbol of support and blessings from friends and family.
Ultimately, it's important to remember that a wedding isn't about the perfect tradition, it's about the perfect couple. It doesn't matter who lights the candle, as long as it's meaningful to the couple and their family.
No matter whether it is the parents, the bride and groom themselves or the guests, whoever lights the wedding candle is an important part of the wedding celebration that celebrates the bride and groom and their love.
So let’s light the candle and celebrate the bride and groom!
