wedding program guide

program title

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Example of the Opening Title of Program:

• The Wedding Of...
• The Celebration of Marriage Uniting...
• The Marriage Celebration Of... -OR- The Marriage Celebration Uniting...
• The Wedding Ceremony Of... -OR- The Wedding Ceremony Uniting...
• The Celebration and Blessing of the Marriage Uniting...
• The Wedding Celebration Of... -OR- The Wedding Celebration Uniting...
• The Marriage Uniting...
• The Wedding Uniting...
• The Celebration on Love Uniting...
• The Celebration of Christian Marriage Uniting...
• The Eucharistic Celebration and Sacrament of Marriage Uniting...
• Welcome to ... (preceding any of the above titles)

wedding ceremony information

Example of the Order of the Wedding Ceremony:
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(include songs and/or songs & composers, as well as scripture verses or reading if you wish)

• Prelude -OR- Music for Gathering
• Lighting of Candles
• Lighting of Unity Candles by the Mothers
• Chiming of the Hour
• Seating of the Families -OR- Seating of the Grandparents
• Seating of the Mothers (mother of groom is seated first, mother of bride is seated last)
• Seating of the House Party -OR- Honorary Bridesmaid(s)
• Solo
• The Groom’s Entrance
• Processional -OR- Attendants' Processional -OR- Bridesmaids' Processional -OR- Procession of the Wedding Party
• Bride’s Processional -OR- Entrance of the Bride -OR- The Bride’s Entrance -OR- Procession of the Bride
• Opening words -OR- Call to Worship -OR- Greeting -OR- Welcome
• Opening Prayer -OR- Invocation
• Declaration of Intent
• Giving of the Bride -OR- Presentation of the Bride
• Scripture Reading
• Wedding Message -OR- Definition of Marriage
• Exchange of Vows -OR- Covenant of Vows
• Blessing and Exchange of Rings -OR- Exchange of Rings
• The Lord’s Supper
• Lighting of the Unity Candle -OR- Unity Sand Ceremony
• Declaration of Marriage
• Closing Prayer -OR- Benediction
• Pronouncement of Marriage -OR- Presentation of the Couple
• Recessional

wedding party information

Names of Parents, Grandparents, and/or Great-grandparents:
(etiquette rule of thumb... never separate a man first name from his last; list names as Jane and John Smith
or the formal title of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith)

Wedding Party:
(note relationships if desired, be consistent on how you list names – Jane Smith -OR- Mrs. Jane Smith -OR- Miss Jane Anne Smith)

• Maid (single) -OR- Matron (married) of Honor
• Honorary Bridesmaid (list alphabetically if more than one)
• Bridesmaids (list names in the order they walk down the aisle, honor attendant is a male bridesmaid)
• Junior Bridesmaid
• Flower Girl
• Best Man
• Groomsmen (list names in the order they will be standing, left to right next to best man)
• Honorary Groomsman (list names alphabetically if more than one)
• Junior Groomsman
• Bible Bearer
• Ring Bearer
• Ushers (list names alphabetically if more than one)
• Candle lighters (list names alphabetically if more than one)
• Officiant/Minister (ask for preferred title)
• Musicians/Soloists
• House Party (usually girlfriends who will be helping at the wedding and reception, list names alphabetically)
• Reader(s) -OR- Lector(s)
• Bride’s Attendant (someone helping the Bride who is not the coordinator nor a bridesmaid)
• Wedding Coordinator -OR- Wedding Assistant -OR- Wedding Director
• Wedding Reception Coordinator
• Guest Book Attendant(s) (list names alphabetically if more than one)
• Program Attendant(s) (list names alphabetically if more than one)
• Anyone else who plays a role in your ceremony or reception

additional information included on program

An area for "In memory of":

• We light these candles to honor the memory of (names). We are thankful for their impact, influence, and love that shaped our lives.
• This ceremony is dedicated to the memory of those who have already left this world whose influence and love will never be forgotten, especially ... (names)
• We would like to dedicate our wedding ceremony to our loved ones who have passed away that we wish were here today to share in our joy.
• Candles in the ( ) shine as a symbol of a life and love remembered.
• In memory of our loved ones who are no longer with us.
• The (candle, flowers) placed at the (alter, guest book, etc.) are in loving memory of (names).

Other ideas:

• Thank you Note to Parents, Family, Friends, Guests (here’s where you would note any donation made in honor of your guests in lieu of wedding favors)
• Invitation to the Reception
• Directions from the Ceremony to the Reception
• New Address
• Poem or Verse
• Any other information you would like to share such as how you met or why you pick this date as your wedding day, etc.

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