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I.
Prelude
Generally some sort of music is played in the church or other gathering place beginning anywhere
between 15 to 20 minutes before the wedding ceremony begins. This may be live or prerecorded music.
II. Processional
This is where the Brides Maids and the Bride walk the aisle to the front of the church where the Grooms
men and the Groom wait. Generally, the procession is accompanied by classical or other Godly music.
III. Minister Greeting and Introductions
A. Welcome and Explanation
In this section the minister tells the audience the purpose of the gathering. This is also a good place to
insert what the Bible teaches about marriage. References to Genesis 2:18-24 is a great place to start.
B. Presentation of the Groom
In this section the minister introduces the Groom. This is a good place to have the minister speak about
what the Bible says about the role of the husband. Reference to Ephesians 5:25-32 is recommended. The
minister can also explain the symbolic relationship of the husband and wife and how that relates to the
relationship of Christ and the Church.
C. Presentation of the Bride
In this section the minister introduces the Bride. This is a good place to have the minister speak about
what the Bible says about the role of the wife. Reference to Ephesians 5:22-24 is recommended and this
can lead into the general description of love with reference to 1 Corinthians 13:1-8.
D. Ministers Prayer
This is where the minister welcomes the Holy Spirit to help the Bride and Groom to remember the
importance that God puts on marriage and the seriousness of the roles and responsibilities that they are
about to undertake.
IV.
A. Exchange of Vows
In this section the Groom and Bride may have prepared their own vows or they may repeat after the
minister. The Groom takes vows first, followed by the Bride.
The minister explains the symbolism of the wedding ring. The Groom gives the ring to the Bride first at
the direction of the minister and then the Bride gives the ring to the Groom at the direction of the
minister.
V. Pronouncement of Marriage
This is where the minister reminds the audience and the Bride and Groom that the man and woman are
no longer two independent persons, but one. As good Scripture to insert here would be Matthew 19:16.
VI.
Unity
This is where the minister invites the audience to any Special Event that the Bride and Groom have
planned.
IX. Closing Prayer and Benediction
This is where the minister prays a blessing on the marriage, the Bride and Groom and all who are
gathered.
X. Introduction of the new Husband and Wife
This is where the minister introduces the new Mr. & Mrs. This is also where the minister gives permission
for the Groom to kiss his Bride. This is generally followed by a round of applause.
XI. Recessional
This is a time where music is generally played and the Bride and Groom are followed by the wedding party
to the rear of the church or other gathering place. It may or may not be followed by other instrumental
music once the bridal party has exited. The audience is then allowed to leave the church.