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A Betrothal Ceremony
What is a Betrothal? Is it the same as an engagement? Well, no..... not exactly.... Engagements usually are proposals of matrimony rather than promises of intention to marry on a particular date, so there is an essential element of the betrothal wanting in an engagement.
Betrothal is an old, even ancient custom. The word betrothal means the giving of one's troth that is, one's true and faithful promise.
Betrothal is a deliberate and free, mutual, true promise, externally expressed, of future marriage between determinate and fit persons. It is a promise, a compact, or agreement — not merely an intention; and, like all contracts, it must be entered into with deliberation proportionate to the obligation which it begets; it must be free from force, substantial error, and grave fear. The promise given must be mutual and the consent, of course, as in all contracts, must be true, or sincere, not feigned; it must be given with the intention of binding oneself, and this intention must be expressed verbally, by writing, or by action. The betrothal is a promise of future marriage, and as such it differs from the marriage contract itself.
A betrothal ceremony can add a depth of meaning to an engagement party. It can also be an alternative to formalise the couple's intention in the presence of guests who will not be able to attend the marriage ceremony set for a date in the future.
Betrothal is an old, even ancient custom. The word betrothal means the giving of one's troth that is, one's true and faithful promise.
Betrothal is a deliberate and free, mutual, true promise, externally expressed, of future marriage between determinate and fit persons. It is a promise, a compact, or agreement — not merely an intention; and, like all contracts, it must be entered into with deliberation proportionate to the obligation which it begets; it must be free from force, substantial error, and grave fear. The promise given must be mutual and the consent, of course, as in all contracts, must be true, or sincere, not feigned; it must be given with the intention of binding oneself, and this intention must be expressed verbally, by writing, or by action. The betrothal is a promise of future marriage, and as such it differs from the marriage contract itself.
A betrothal ceremony can add a depth of meaning to an engagement party. It can also be an alternative to formalise the couple's intention in the presence of guests who will not be able to attend the marriage ceremony set for a date in the future.
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