Wedding Program Guide

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Program Title

E x a m p l e s
The Wedding Of

o f

t h e

O p e n i n g

T i t l e

The Celebration of Marriage Uniting

The Marriage Celebration Of
The Marriage Celebration Uniting
The Wedding Ceremony Of
The Wedding Ceremony Uniting
The Celebration and Blessing of the Marriage Uniting
The Wedding Celebration Of
The Wedding Celebration Uniting
The Marriage Uniting
The Wedding Uniting
The Celebration on Love Uniting
The Celebration of Christian Marriage Uniting
The Eucharistic Celebration and Sacrament of Marriage Uniting

(preceding any of the above titles)

Include full names, date and ceremony location under program title.
Welcome to

Additional Information

M a y

b e

i n c l u d e d

o n

y o u r

p r o g r a m

I n m e m ory of...

-We light these candles to honor the memory of (names). We are thankful for their impact, influence, and love that shaped our
lives.
-This ceremony is dedicated to the memory of those who have already left this world whose influence and love will never be forgotten,
especially ... (names)
-We would like to dedicate our wedding ceremony to our loved ones who have passed away that we wish were here today to share in
our joy.
- Candles in the ( ) shine as a symbol of a life and love remembered
-In memory of our loved ones who are no longer with us.
-The (candle, flowers) placed at the (alter, guest book, etc.) are in loving memory of (names)
Tha nk you Note to Pa r e n t s , Fa m i ly, F r i e n d s , a n d G u e s t s

(note any donation made in honor of your guests in lieu of wedding favors)
I nv i tation to t he Recep t io n

Di r e c tions from Ce remo n y to Recep t io n

N e w A d dres s
P o e m o r Verse

Any other information youd like to share; how you met or why you pick this date, etc.

Wedding Ceremony

E x a m p l e s

o f

t h e

C e r e m o n y

(you may include scripture verses, readings, songs or songs & composers)
Prelude / Music for Gathering
Lighting of the Candles
Lighting of the Unity Candles by the Mothers
Chiming of the Hour

Seating of the Families / seating of the Grandparents

(grooms grandparents are seated first, then brides grandparents)

Seating of the Mothers

(mother of groom is seated first, mother of bride is seated last)

Seating of the House Party

Seating of Honorary Bridesmaids

Solo

The Grooms Entrance / Entrance of the Groom

Wedding Processional / Attendants Processional / Bridesmaids
Processional / Procession of the Wedding Party
Brides Processional / Entrance of the Bride / The Brides Entrance /
Procession of the Bride
Opening words / Call to Worship / Greeting / Welcome
Opening Prayer / Invocation

Declaration of Intent / Charge to the Couple

Giving of the Bride / Presentation of the Bride
Scripture Reading

Wedding Message / Definition of Marriage

Exchange of Vows / Covenant of Vows

Blessing and Exchange of Rings / Exchange of Rings

The Lords Supper

Lighting of the Unity Candle / Unity Sand Ceremony

Declaration of Marriage

Closing Prayer / Benediction

Pronouncement of Marriage / Presentation of the Couple

Recessional

(mother of bride is escorted out first, then mother of the groom, then grandparents of the bride, then grandparents of
the groom)
Postlude (normally not listed on programs, but can be if desired)

Wedding Party
Na m e s of Parent s , G ra n dpa ren t s a n d Great- g r an d par e n t s

(etiquette rule never separate a man first name from his last so list names as Jane and John Smith -OR- if you prefer use
formal title such as Mr. and Mrs. John Smith)
(note relationships if desired)
(be consistent on how you list names Jane Smith -OR- Mrs. Jane Smith -OR- Miss Jane Anne Smith)
We ddi ng Part y

Ma i d

(single) /

M atron

(married) o f

H o n o r ary Brides ma id
B r i de smaids

Honor

(list alphabetically if more than one)

(list names in the order they walk down the aisle, honour attendant is a male bridesmaid)

Jun i o r Brides maid

Flower Girl

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

B e st M an
Gro o m s men

(list names in the order they will be standing, left to right next to best man)

H o n o r ary Groomsm a n

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

Jun i o r Groomsman
B i bl e Bearer
Ri ng Bearer
Ushe r s

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

Ca ndl e light ers

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

Offi c i a nt / Celebran t / Min is t er

Musi c i an / Solois t
H o use Part y

(ask for preferred title)

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

(names of those doing something at your wedding/reception but not sure what, list names alphabetically)

Re a de r / Lector

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

B r i de s At t endant

(someone helping the Bride whos is not the coordinator or bridesmaid)

We ddi ng Coordinato r / W eddin g A s s is ta n t / w e d d i n g D i r e c tor

We ddi ng Recept ion Co o rdinato r
Gue st B ook At t endan t
Pro g r am At t endant

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

(list names alphabetically if more than one)

Anyone else who plays a role in your ceremony or reception