Wedding Order of Ceremony

 

 

The Entrance

 

Gathering      (instrumental or vocal music may be offered)

Prelude

Processional

Greeting

 

Declaration of Intention

 

Couple's Response

Family Response

Congregational Response

                    (A hymn, solo or instrumental music may be offered)

 

Proclamation and Response

 

Scripture Lesson

Meditation

Intercessory Prayer

 

The Marriage

 

Exchange of Vows

Blessing and Giving of Rings

Declaration of Marriage

Lighting of the Marriage Candle

Prayer of Petition

 

*Thanksgiving and Communion

 

Taking the Bread and Cup

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord's Prayer

Breaking the Bread

Give the Bread and Cup

 

Sending Forth

 

Benediction      (the couple kiss and recessional begins)

Recessional

 

 

*This portion of the ceremony can be included or omitted as you prefer