38 Beliefs And Ways Of Life The Amish Strictly Follow

38 Beliefs And Ways Of Life The Amish Strictly Follow

Trista - February 22, 2019

38 Beliefs And Ways Of Life The Amish Strictly Follow
An Amish couple riding in a horse and buggy carriage. Medium.

27. Amish Weddings Are Very Modest

Amish people only marry within their own communities, and then only after someone has accepted the faith and been baptized. Ordnung prohibits jewelry, due to numerous Biblical references to not letting one’s adorning being external through gold or jewels, so the bride and groom don’t exchange rings; they also decorate with celery instead of with flowers. Instead of a honeymoon, the newlyweds spend time visiting family and friends.

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