Christian Marriage Ceremony

1.Preliminaries
a. Seating of Friends
b.Prelude
c. Lighting of Candles
d. Procession of Grooms Party
e. Procession of Bridal Entourage:Pastor, Groom, Best Man, Candle
Sponsors,
Principal Sponsors, Veil & Cord Sponrs,Flower Girls, Bible Bearer, Ring
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Maids and Bride withParents
II. Service of Consecration
a. Opening Speech of the Pastor
b. Responsive Reading
c. Opening Prayer
d. Song
III. Exchange of Vows
IV. The Meaning of Symbols
a. The Ring
b. The Veil
c. The Cord
d. The Bible
e. Communion (Only for the Bride and Groom)
f. Removal of Cord and Veil
g. Candle Ceremony
V. Wedding Charge
VI. Declaration of Marriage
VII. Blessing of the Union
VIII. Official Presentation and Introduction of the Newly Wed Couple
IX. Picture Taking
X. Recessional