The Order of Service for your Wedding
Ceremony

Have these professionally printed, or make them up yourself (on your home computer, it will save you some money). Print one copy per person, plus some spare copies that you may like to send to anyone, who can't make it to your wedding.

The actual order will vary from church to church, so ask to see samples from previous weddings to use as a guide. You can make minor changes and choose particular hymns, psalms and readings (if you need help ask your officiant). The normal order of entry is:

• The groom and groomsmen are waiting at the altar.

• Flower girls or pageboys go down the aisle before the bride.

• The bride and her father, walk down the aisle followed by the attendants.

• The minister will read an introductory pray.

• He then asks the couple if they are willing to make certain promises.

• The vows and rings are exchanged.

• The officiant reads a prayer to bless the marriage.

• The couple and their witnesses sign the marriage certificate.

• The bride and groom leave the church, followed by the attendants, parents and finally the guests.