Sample Ceremony

Basic Ceremony Outline

Every couple; their relationship; and the way they express their love for each other is unique.  So too is every wedding ceremony!  Here is a basic outline to give you “a starting point” to create a ceremony that is individual - a ceremony that is personal and reflects something of your commitment, your thoughts and feelings towards each other…..

Music or song, before the arrival of the bride and to announce her arrival

Entrance

Welcome to those attending.

Introduction

The giving away or presentation of the bride

Prayer / Invocation

Reading/song/music

Monitum - the celebrant's legal authority

Ritual (optional)
(Other ceremony, culturally appropriate, handfasting, rose ceremony, sand, wine, candle etc.)

Vow exchange

Ring exchange

Reading/song/music

Declaration of the marriage

 

The kiss

 

The signing of the Register, Marriage Certificate

 

Presentation Marriage Certificate

Introduction of newly married couple

Closing words

Celebration music / Process out