Using a Kneeling Bench During Your Wedding Ceremony; Outdated or Deep Significance?
One of the core values here at Joy and Glory Farm is to encourage and support couples in building your marriage on Jesus Christ and His word. In light of that, here is an idea that symbolizes just that…the idea of using a kneeling bench at your wedding:
A kneeling bench, or kneeler, at a wedding symbolizes humility, reverence, devotion, and a shared spiritual commitment to God and to each other. The act of kneeling itself is a physical expression of a spiritual posture of surrender and respect. And we happen to have a beautiful one for rent in our decor stock!
Kneeling Bench available with our decor rental offerings
Key Symbolic Meanings:
Humility and Reverence: Kneeling is a gesture of lowering oneself physically to acknowledge a higher power (God), demonstrating humility and deep respect. In the context of a wedding, it shows that the couple approaches their marriage and their faith with a humble heart.
Devotion and Commitment: The couple kneeling together signifies their mutual commitment to the spiritual foundation of their marriage. It represents their shared intention to honor and support one another throughout their lives.
Unity in Prayer: The bench is typically used when the couple prays together during the ceremony, often during specific parts of a traditional Catholic or other Christian mass. This shared act of prayer symbolizes their spiritual unity and their intention to place God at the center of their new life together as a married couple.
Acknowledging Blessings: In some traditions, the couple kneels to receive a special blessing from the officiant or their parents. This highlights the belief that their union is a blessing from God and the community.
Support: In some cultural interpretations, the kneeling cushions (cojines) also symbolize the comfort and support the couple will receive from their family and friends during their marriage.
Ultimately, while the specific traditions vary by culture and denomination, the kneeling bench serves as a powerful visual reminder of the couple's dedication to their faith and their new life as a unified, committed partnership.
We welcome the opportunity to serve our clients and our community through meaningful Christian ministry partnerships, community gatherings, and a variety of outreach initiatives. It would be our honor to invest time and resources in strengthening marriages and families, offering support that is practical, compassionate, and faith-centered. Our own lives have been deeply shaped by God's guidance and grace throughout our journey, and we believe that the same hope, healing, and renewal are available to you. Whether through premarital mentoring, marriage enrichment events, family-friendly programs, or collaborative ministry efforts, we are committed to walking alongside you with respect, care, and faith-filled encouragement.
