A. Weddings Are Wonderful-Opinions & Ideals vs. Mandates

B. Shadows & Types-Pleasing God

C. Questions Assumptions in Light of Scripture

D. Who Is Glorified?

E. Biblical Era Wedding Traditions

        ●    Matt. 22: 1-14

        ●    Matt. 25:1-13

        ●    Luke 12:26

        ●    John 2:1-10

F. Betrothal

        ●    Deut. 22:22-29

G. Who Arrainges, Plans, Controls, Pays?

        ●    Matt. 22:2

      1  Showers, etc.

      2  Wedding Coordinator

              ●    John 2:9

H. What Happens at a Wedding

      1  Feast

              ●    Luke 14:8

      2  Singing, Dancing

      3  Waiting

              ●    Matt. 25:5

I.  Who “Officiates” (“Solemnizing”) at the Wedding?

      1  Clergy?

              ●    Matt. 23:8-11

      2  What Makes a Wedding?

              ●    PS. 78:63

              ●    Luke 20:34-35

J.  What Kind of Ceremony Should a Wedding Have?

      1  Public?

      2  Vows?

              ●    Mal. 2:14

      3  Wedding Party

            a.  Bridesmaids (Matrons vs. Virgins?)

                    ●     Matt. 25:1-13

            b.  Groomsmen

                    ●     Mark 2:19-20

                    ●     John 3:29

            c.  Paired?

            d.  Ushering / Escorts

      4  Procession

K. Dress (Modesty)

      1  Clean, Bright, Fine Linen

              ●    Rev. 19:7-8

      2  Wedding Garments

              ●    Matt. 22:11-12

L. When?

        ●    Mark 13:32

M.  Where?

N. Order (Who Is Last to Arrive?)

O. A Scenario