In South Africa a prayer of dedication precede the actually wedding ceremony. After the vows, a unity candle is lit. Then the couple is pronounced man and wife, and blessed by a priest. The twelve symbols of life are important in South African culture and are sometimes incorporated into South African weddings. The twelve symbols of life are: 1)Wine 2) Wheat 3) Pepper 4) Salt 5) Bitter herbs 6) Water 7) A pot and spoon 8) A Broom 9) Honey 10) A Spear 11) A shield 12) A copy of the Bible or…
5.9k