Planning a Wedding Planning & Preparation: I.

In Advance: a) Choose readings b) Couple practice the rite in the church in advance c) Prepare the booklets with hymns, readings, etc. d) Get PPs permission for the invited priest to bless II. At the Church: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) Arrive on time Instruct photographers about the ceremony and take photos unobtrusively Check again for: rings, thali, sari, rosary 3 branched candle: Unity candle: couple light the two ends separately at the beginning of the service and after the vows light the middle one together Mike system in front Decoration modest but elegant Kneeler for the couple Parents ready to process the bride. Offertory procession: order, gifts, people, prayers Readers: mark the bible in advance Intercessory Prayers posted elsewhere in ths site Thanksgiving Prayers after communion Tell the priest we want to come up and do the thanksgiving prayers

III.

Reception: MC a) Lighting of the lamp (song) b) Blessing the cake and the meal and the guests c) Cutting the cake d) Introducing special relatives & guests e) Vote of thanks by the couple f) Announcing service and location, Gifts, etc.