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The ceremony:


An order of service


  1. Processional

  2. Words of Welcome

  3. Introduction

  4. Question of Impediment

  5. Address to the Gathering

  6. Readings

  7. Blessing of Family & Friends

  8. Exchange of Vows & Rings

  9. Declaration of Marriage

  10. The Kiss

  11. Signing of the Register

  12. Presentation of the Couple

  13. Recessional

Options:


Christian rites


  1. Celebration of the Eucharist (Communion)

  2. Blessing of the Rings

  3. Prayer of Thanksgiving

  4. Petitions of the People

  5. Nuptial Blessing



Filipino & Mexican traditions


  1. Candle Sponsors

  2. The Cord and Veil ceremony

  3. Giving of coins (arrhae/arras)

Inter-faith services:


Jewish traditions


  1. Bedeken (Veiling of the Bride)

  2. Ketubah (the Marriage contract)

  3. The Chuppah (marriage canopy)

  4. Blessing over Wine

  5. Seven Blessings

  6. Breaking of the Glass



Other faith traditions


  1. Sapta Padi (Hindu seven steps)

  2. The Four Directions (Druidic)

  3. Prayers from various traditions (Anglican to Zoroastrian)

Your ceremony

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A few other popular options:

  1. The Ring Warming Ceremony

  2. Wine Box & Letters

  1. Presentation of Flowers

  2. Memorial Candle

  1. The Unity Candle

  2. Celtic Hand-fasting

For non-English speaking guests, I would be pleased to include a few words of welcome and vows in the following languages: