Blessing by the Congregation

One of the great aspects to being a wedding photographer is the chance to see many different and beautiful customs throughout different religions.

At a few weddings I've captured an image or two like this. It is from a Catholic service, though not all Catholic services have this part, in fact, many of the people who've asked have been to many Catholic weddings and never seen this done.

In the above photo the priest is having the congregation raise their hands and literally pray over the couple, Esmerelda and Ricky for them and their marriage.

In the picture below, an adorable little girl tries to give a "double blessing" to the happy couple, Vanessa and Paul, by raising both her hands. I like the symbolism and beauty of the moment.