A Timeless Wedding...Continued from page 4

Tom Kaplan

Bride and Groom light middle candle, face each other, holding hands until song is complete: (Song)e.g., "Only God Could Love You More" Name of Soloist

Return to Minister.


PRONOUNCEMENT OF HUSBAND AND WIFE (Minister)

For as much as (G) “First name” and (B)“First name” have expressed their love for each other, and have pledged themselves to keep these vows before God and these witnesses; by the authority vested in me as a servant of God and the laws of this state, I hereby pronounce them husband and wife. And finally I challenge you to remember the command of Jesus, "Therefore, what God has joined together, let man not separate" (Mark 10:9). And to symbolize sealing the covenant, you may now kiss your bride.

PRESENTATION OF COUPLE (Minister)

(Bride receives bouquet from M. O. H. They turn and face congregation.)

It gives me great joy to present to you Mr. and Mrs. “Groom’s First and Last Name”

RECESSIONAL
"Wedding March" (instrumentalist) begins. Couple exits, followed by court. (Ushers must know escort assignments during rehearsal.) Bride's mother is escorted (followed by the father); Groom's mother is escorted, Brides Grandparents, followed by Groom’s Grandparents.


INVITATION TO RECEPTION

Instrumentalist continues to play softly as Minister moves to bottom of steps and gives invitation to reception.

On behalf of “First name” and “First name”, I want to thank you for being a part of their special day. And now, please join them for the reception at “Place of Reception.” Directions are in foyer.

(Sign Marriage License)

OUTLINE OF CEREMONY

GREETING/PRAYER (Minister)

OPENING WORDS (Minister)

BRIDE IS GIVEN AWAY

STATEMENTS/SCRIPTURE (Minister)

Scripture

Couple moves up steps to Minister

Scripture

Personal comments to couple

VOWS

Bride gives bouquet to M. O. H. and joins hands with Groom, facing each other.

Statement of vows

SCRIPTURE/PRAYER (Preferably facing each other)

Scripture

Prayer

Song

EXCHANGING OF RINGS

Groom's pledge

Bride's pledge

UNITY CANDLE

Bride and Groom move to Unity Candle

Minister's statements

Bride and Groom light mi

ddle candle,

They return to Minister

PRONOUNCEMENT OF HUSBAND AND WIFE (Minister)

PRESENTATION OF COUPLE (Minister)

Bride receives bouquet from M. O. H.. They turn and face congregation.

RECESSIONAL

"Wedding March" (tape/instrumentalist) begins. Couple exits, followed by court.

Bride's mother is escorted (followed by father). Groom's mother is escorted; Bride's grandmother is escorted (followed by grandfather, then his grandmother (same procedure).

INVITATION TO RECEPTION

Instrumentalist continues to play softly as Minister gives invitation to reception.