![]() PRO TIP: If the officiant is the groom’s frat brother from college, you might want to read what he intends to say ahead of time….some of those guys never grow up.Ĩ. It is the officiant’s opportunity to speak directly to the couple and guests about the importance of the wedding ceremony. This is largely the domain of the officiant. ![]() Readings can be done by the officiant or any of the guests.ħ. ![]() The idea is to convey the couple’s feelings and views on love and their relationship. Readings: Reading selections can be from any source or on any subject matter that is meaningful to the couple. In a non-religious ceremony, this can be an address to the guests to ask for their attention to bear witness to the union of the couple.Ħ. Invocation: In a religious ceremony, this includes asking God (or any “higher power”) to bear witness to the ceremony. The welcome remarks can also recognize those people that were unable to attend the ceremony (deceased or ill or unavailable).ĥ. Welcome or Convocation: These are the words of welcome to the family and friends of the wedding couple. If the Father of Bride escorts his daughter, I always recommend he give the groom a rabbit punch. Presentation of the Bride: The minister or officiant asks the bride’s escort a question to the effect of “who gives this woman to wed this man?” The escort(s) will answer “I do” or “We do”. This is also where everyone of the guests watches intently to see if the mothers of the couple give each other dirty looks.ģ. Usually there is music played specially for the procession. Processional: The wedding party walks down the aisle to their places on the alter or wedding site in the order arranged. Cannon in D Major by Pachelbel is a classic.Ģ. You can be traditional or non-traditional. The music sets the mood for the procession and the ceremony. Music can be played on a speaker or you can have a live musician during the prelude. Like being at a concert as they darken the arena and open the curtain. Prelude: This is one of my favorite parts of the wedding…the brief moments before the bride walks down the aisle. (Also check out 7 of the Most Beautiful Wedding Ceremony Scripts…Ever)īut if you want a little more detail and background, keep reading… Anatomy of a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonyįirst, let’s look at the parts that make up a wedding ceremony.ġ. If you just want a full civil wedding script, scroll down to the bottom and feel free to steal any or all of the wording provided. I’m going to share with you simple, beautiful (and brief) wedding ceremony ideas that will still keep your ceremony under 15 minutes. If you aren’t having a church wedding, you probably aren’t looking for an elaborate, wordy, or long ceremony. …not all wedding ceremonies need to be 35+ minutes long.
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