Wedding outline for the bride
Ceremonies vary considerably depending on the religious affiliation of the wedding party. For a traditional protestant wedding, here is a list and familiar order of events (sample ceremony).
Some portions may be excluded as desired by the bride and groom.
Be sure to discuss your preferences with each other, and then with the person officiating your ceremony.
- Sample ceremony order: Classical Prelude
- Lighting of the Candles
- Processional
- Entrance of Bride
- Presentation of Bride
- Song (Duet example: “Household of Faith”)
- Exchanging of Vows
- Lighting of Unity Candle
- Guitar Solo (example: “The Wedding Song”)
- Exchanging of Rings
- Vows of the Christian Home
- Communion
- Solo (example: “The Lord’s Prayer”)
- Pronouncement of Marriage
- Recessional
- Invitation to Reception
