Parts of a Wedding Ceremony

Processional (Music)

Opening Words Why are we here?

Welcome

Prayer

Readings

Spiritual or Romantic

Native American Prayer,

Poetry: Shakespeare, Browning, Keats, Shelley, Gibran, Neruda

Biblical passage

Declaration or Expression of Intent (Optional)

Questions the bride and groom about their intentions to marry.

Marriage Vows

Blessing of the Rings

Exchange of the Rings

Candle Light Ceremony or Rose Ceremony Optional)

Pronouncement of Marriage

Closing Words

Final Benediction

Recessional (Music)