Are wedding receptions based on scripture, or is it traditional?<\/p>\n\t
The Bible records the fact that wedding receptions, or marriage feasts, occurred (Genesis 29:22; Luke 14:8; John 2:1-10; Revelation 19:9). The reason for the meals likely goes back to covenants. When two parties made a covenant, they would sit down together for a meal to show that they were now in fellowship with each other.<\/p>\n
The reception is when the two families sit down together to eat after a wedding covenant joins members of each family.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Are wedding receptions based on scripture, or is it traditional? Answer: The Bible records the fact that wedding receptions, or marriage feasts, occurred (Genesis 29:22; Luke 14:8; John 2:1-10; Revelation 19:9). The reason for the meals likely goes back to covenants. 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