In Christianity, marriages are considered a union between a man and a woman predestined by God. The sanctity of the institution can be made clear by Jesus' message that marriage is a relationship, a union so real and intimate that 'the two become one flesh'. Christian wedding ceremonies are held in church among all friends and family members. On the wedding day, after the bride arrives at the church, the groom's best man welcomes her with a bouquet of flowers. The couple then gracefully walk down the corridor to reach the altar. There the priests await them and wish them well. He then recites psalms from the Holy Bible, followed by a homily on the sanctity of marriage. After this, they question the bride and groom about their consent to the marriage.