Order of Wedding Ceremony
** Please Note - The church does not provide programs for wedding ceremonies.
Order of the Wedding Ceremony without Mass
Bridal Party Procession
Bridal Procession
Introductory Rite
(Please stand)
Entrance Rite
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
(Please be seated)
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm (Sung by the cantor)
Second Reading
(Please stand)
Gospel Acclamation (Sung by the cantor)
Gospel
(Please be seated)
Homily
The Celebration of Matrimony
Address and Statement of Intentions
Exchange of Consent
Blessing and Giving of Rings
Unity Candle (Optional)*
Flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Optional)*
(Please stand)
The Universal Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Conclusion of the Celebration
Blessing
Dismissal
Recessional
*These are optional parts of the ceremony. If you choose to do either or both, please decide with your celebrant when and where he would like them in the ceremony.