Hi all, I am currently preparing for my church wedding too. I will be starting at 1030 and it will end about 1145. After phototaking it will end about 1220 or so. If we start at 11 it will end at 1pm. Think the guests will be too hungry.
I am having tea ceremony only after the church wedding because there is no time in the morning and too rushed. After my htb pick me up after gate crashing, we head direct to church. I am holding my church wedding at CHIJMES so will be using their bridal changing room for tea ceremony.
I am however, confused about the order of service. Must recession be immediately after signing of cert? I am doing a sand ceremony (our personal choice) after signing of cert... not sure how the program should flow. Any advice anyone?
Hihi, this is what I got from a friend who got married.
However some couples do unity candles and some communion, still quite confused which to do for myself.
Probably have to check with my Pastor.
The Processional
- MC announces the arrival of the bride
- Bride, Bride's father, Bridesmaids, Flower Girls & Page Boy will walk down the isle.
The Announcement
- Officiating minister addresses the people and asks for the handing of the bride to the groom.
Opening Prayer
- Officiating minister leads in the opening prayer.
Worship
- MC introduces the Worship Leader and the Band.
- Worship team leads in the worship.
Scripture Reading
- Pastor returns on stage to read the Scriptures.
Exhortation
- Pastor speaks the word of God.
Solemnization
- Exchange of vows and rings
- Pronouncement
- Lighting of Unity Candles
- Holy Communion (only for couple)
- Prayer of Consecration
Signing of Marriage Register
- Couple seated with witnesses (with spouses standing) for the signing
Special Item & Word of Appreciation
- Couple remains seated while a special item is being dedicated to them.
- Couple gives a word of thanks and appreciation to the guests.
- Couple presents a gift to parents.
Benediction
Recessional
- Couple walks down the isle.
- Wedding march music plays
Postlude
- MC to announce the photography sequence & invites guests to the buffet reception.
- Couple to stay at the chapel for photography.
Buffet Lunch