From Our Brides: Marian Wedding Elements

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Happy Solemnity of the Annunciation from all of us at Spoken Bride. If you’re unable to attend Mass today amid the coronavirus pandemic, know that we’re sharing your thirst for the sacraments and are uniting ourselves in prayer to all of the faithful.

Even--and perhaps especially--in these weeks of fear and uncertainty, Our Lady remains a steady comfort and protector. Truly a loving mother. In your moments of anxiety and discernment over future plans, rest in the knowledge that she rejoices in hearing her children’s prayers and bringing them to the feet of her son.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe wrote, “You are hers: let yourself be led by the Immaculate.” On this feast wherein Mary embodies all the receptivity, maternity, sensitivity, and generosity of the feminine genius in her yes to bearing Christ to the world, entrust yourself, your beloved, and your vocation to her.

Here, a look at Our Lady’s intercession in our brides’ stories, along with unique ways of honoring her on your wedding day and beyond.

Weddings

Melissa and AJ’s romantic Miami wedding and decision to make and periodically renew a Marian consecration | Renae and Steven’s journey of growth, engagement on the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance at Fatima, and their February wedding described as “a match made by Mary” | Abby and Zack’s elegant celebration at Mount St. Mary’s University, with Marian hymns chosen for their Nuptial Mass

Our Lady of Good Counsel’s role in Rosanna and Matthew’s prayer lives and California wedding | Jenna and Michael’s Italian family-style wedding and their story of new beginnings and milestones on Our Lady’s feast days | Julie and Rudy’s elegant blush wedding and a love story that began in Fatima

Chelsy and Ben’s wedding on today’s feast day, celebrated among the Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms | Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s role in Erin and Andrew’s love story

Engagements

Alexandra and Aidan’s proposal and candlelit offerings at Our Lady’s feet | Jenna and Paul’s Philadelphia engagement, where Paul proposed in a grotto devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes | Brooke and Tim’s engagement at the Catholic University of America, the year that Good Friday and the Solemnity of the Annunciation took place on the same day

Devotions and traditions

4 Marian Flower Ideas for Your Bridal Bouquet | Not sure where to start with Marian devotion? A testimony of how she can bring your relationship to life, meeting you where you are. | Suggestions for honoring Our Lady during your ceremony, with your wedding party, and with your spouse