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So what is a Quaker wedding like?

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For those who may not be familiar with what a Quaker wedding is like, the video linked below features many Quakers sharing accounts of what to expect. A Quaker wedding is a silent meeting for worship that lasts roughly an hour in which a marriage commitment takes place. The guests are central to the ceremony because during the silent worship after the couple speaks their vows to one another, guests who feel moved are encouraged to stand and share a message aloud. After the ceremony has concluded, all guests are asked to sign a calligraphic Quaker marriage certificate as witnesses to the union, which Kirk and Sarah can then frame and display in their home. https://quakerspeak.com/video/what-to-expect-at-a-quaker-wedding/