Standard Wedding Order of Service
The Order of Service below is meant to be a guideline for a standard wedding service.
Elements can be added or removed to best reflect the ceremony that the couple wishes.
Elements can be added or removed to best reflect the ceremony that the couple wishes.
Standard Order of Service for
Wedding / Spiritual Union / Renewing Vows Ceremony
Wedding / Spiritual Union / Renewing Vows Ceremony
1. Procession: Optional Music/Song
2. Invocation:
3. Introduction:
5. Opening Prayer
Optional Wine Ceremony
6. Reading/ Lesson
7. Address:
8. Expression of Intent / Promise - Vows :
9. Reading:
10. Song
11. Blessing of Rings
12. Exchange of Rings & Vows:
13. Kiss
Some Optional Special Ceremonies
14. Benediction:
15. Prayer for the Newly Weds
16. Signing of the Register Optional Music/Song
17. Marriage Blessing:
18. Pronouncement:
19. Recession: Optional Music/Song