Do Jehovah Witnesses Celebrate Weddings? Marriage Rules Explained

Jehovah Witnesses wedding is celebrated without the incorporation of traditions from pagan origins. The ceremonies are simple that features a brief talk based on the bible.

The main event of the ceremony is the wedding talk which is delivered by the minister of Jehovah's Witness. The talk usually lasts for 30 minutes where the minister discusses how the Bible will help the newlyweds with a happy and lasting marriage.

The Witnesses held their ceremony at the Kingdom Hall and another venue for the reception party. They don't have a specified dress code but they prefer to follow the Bible's direction to dress respectfully and modestly.

In the Jehovah's Witnesses marriage ceremony, the newlywed's close friends and family don't raise a toast. They also don't throw rice or confetti on the couple as they don't follow the practices related to superstitions.

The event held at Kingdom Hall doesn't include food and drinks but some couples organize a reception party where food and beverages are served.

Jehovah Witness marriage rules include husbands treating their wives as Jesus treated his followers. Witness believes in monogamy and views marriage as a permanent union.

The religion's matrimonial rules also mention that the wives must be submissive to their spouses and the husbands should have deep love and respect for their partners. When couples face any problems in their relationship they are encouraged to talk with the local elders.

Couples can end their marriage in extremely limited circumstances. They can file for divorce if they are the victim of physical abuse, or if one partner creates a hindrance to the other from being a part of Jehovah's Witness.

As per religion, the Bible encourages the married pair to stay together even under less ideal conditions. It is believed that problems can be solved by praying sincerely and applying the principles of the Bible.

Remarriage is only allowed if the divorce is fornication and adultery.

Jehovah Witness dating rules mention that dating is only permitted with the purpose to get married. It is only allowed to people who have passed the "bloom of youth."

The people who are in a relationship are prohibited from being alone and need a chaperone all the time even in public places. The religion doesn't believe in copulation before marriage.

The rules mention that dating someone in secret is considered a deception to the religion. It is not enforced in all families but dating a non Jehovah Witnesses is not recommended.

Couples can't break off an engagement unless you have a good reason.

Jehovah's Witnesses follows a patriarchal family structure. The authority and final decisions are taken by the elder male member of the household.

The family's male figure should not mistreat or hurt his loved ones in any circumstances. They must work hard and provide for the family. The females assist their partners in raising the children.

The children shouldn't be disciplined in a harsh or cruel way. Parents must care for their children's emotional and spiritual needs by spending time with them and engaging them in Bible study.