Eucharist in wedding ceremonies: How common is this in your experience?
I am asking because I am trying to understand how this practice is viewed across different synods and parishes.
In my synod here in Brazil, celebrating the Eucharist at a wedding is almost unheard of apart from pastors knowing it could be done. It is somewhat disappointing to observe how my Roman Catholic friends highly value the celebration of the Eucharist in their nuptial masses, while for most Lutherans here, the idea is completely alien.
As far as I know, reverent and frequent celebration of the Sacrament as thanksgiving worship was a central Lutheran point. I understand the logistical problems of when we have non-Lutheran guests or even Lutherans from different church bodies, but the idea of having it should not be a problem in my opinion.