| Processional |
Seating of the Parents |
| Having
the support and involvement of parents
and grandparents in the ceremony brings a
special blessing to the couple and also
expresses honor to the previous generations
of marriage unions. |
| The
processional music begins with the seating
of the honored guests: |
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Seating
of the Groom's grandmother |
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Seating
of the Bride's grandmother |
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Seating
of the Groom's parents |
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Seating
of the Bride's mother |
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Bridal Processional Begins |
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Minister
and Groom enter usually from stage
right. If the Groomsmen are not escorting
the Bridesmaids down the aisle to the altar,
they also enter together with the
Minister and Groom. |
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Bridesmaids
enter, usually down the center
aisle, one at a time. If the Groomsmen are
escorting the Bridesmaids, they enter together. |
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Maid
or Matron of Honor enters. If she is
being escorted by the Best Man, they
enter together. |
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Flower
Girl and Ring Bearer enter. |
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Wedding
March Begins |
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The
Bride and her father enter. Typically
the Bride's mother will stand as a signal
for all of the guests to stand. Sometimes
the Minister will announce," All rise for the Bride." |
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Opening
Remarks - "The Call to Worship"
Samples of the Call to Worship |
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The
Opening Prayer
Samples of the Opening Prayer |
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Congregation
is Seated |
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At
this time the congregation is typically
asked to be seated. |
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Giving
Away of the Bride
Samples of the Giving Away of the Bride |
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Worship
Song, Hymn or Solo |
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At
this time the congregation is typically
asked to be seated. |
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The
Charge to Bride and Groom |
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The Pledge |
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Wedding
Vows |
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At
this moment in the wedding ceremony
the Bride and Groom face one another. |
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Samples
of Wedding Vows |
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Exchanging
of the Rings |
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Sample
Exchanging of the Rings |
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Lighting of the Unity Candle |
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Sample
Lighting of the Unity Candle |
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The
Pronouncement |
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Samples
of the Pronouncement |
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Communion |
| Many
times couples will incorporate Communion
into the wedding ceremony, making Communion
their very first act as a married couple. |
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More
information about Communion |
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The
Closing Prayer |
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Samples
of the Closing Prayer |
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The
Kiss |
| Minister:
____, you may now kiss your Bride. |
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| Presentation
of the Couple |
| Minister:
It is now my privilege to introduce to
you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. ____. |
Recessional |
| The
wedding party exits the platform, typically in the following
order: |
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Bride
and Groom |
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Maid
or Matron of Honor and Best Man |
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Bridesmaids
and Groomsmen |
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Flower
Girl and Ring Bearer |
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The
Ushers return for the honored guests who are escorted
out in reverse order of their entrance. |
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Ushers
may then dismiss the remaining guests, either all at
once, or one row at a time. |
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