VIP’s escorted and seated
Ceremony begins with seating of Brides Mother
The runner is deployed
Music begins (1st theme)
Celebrant, Groom, and Best Man enter
Maids and Ushers enter
Maid of Honor enters
Ring Bearer and Flower girl enter
Wedding March begins (2nd theme)
Bride and Escort enter and are met by the Groom
then either
Groom steps up and Escort gives her hand to Groom
Escort takes seat as Bride and Groom approach the Celebrant
Or
Bride and Escort stop and wait for music to fade
Preface is said concluding with
“Who gives ____ to be married to ____”
Escort Answers
then
Groom steps up and Escort gives Brides hand to Groom
Escort takes seat as Bride and Groom approach the Celebrant
Opening Commentary - We are gathered here today, to bear witness to and to celebrate, the coming together of two separate lives.
(optional)
We also honor the memory of those not present remembering especially ____
(optional)
Reading - Now we will have a reading that expresses the sense of joy and love on this occasion. It will be read by ____
Expression of Intent
___ you have chosen ____ to be your ____. Will you love and respect him/her and be honest with him/her and stand by him/her, through whatever may come?
Exchange of Vows
Do you ____ take ____ to be your ____, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, to love and to cherish, and to be faithful to him/her alone.
or
I ____ take you ____ to be my ____, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, to love and to cherish, and to be faithful to you alone.
or
____ and ____ there is nothing more important then the promises you are about to make here today.
Instead of traditional wedding vows, ____ and ____ have written and will now read their own vows to each other.
Exchange of Rings
(Options would take place at this point )
Lighting of Unity Candle Presentation of Roses Crystal Sharing Parent Vows for Their Children
Declaration of Marriage and the Kiss
Introduction
Music begins (recessional theme)
Recessional
Receiving Line