The Wedding Ceremony

Most ceremonies differ in minor ways, but they all have some basic features in common. Here is a typical ceremony at the First Apostolic Church. It can be changed to suit an individual wedding. We may also add other parts if so desired, or we can alter the order of each element.

1. Organ Prelude (or other music selections)

2. Preliminaries: Lighting of candles, seating of mothers and grandparents, roll out runner, etc.

3. Processional

4. Giving of bride

5. Declaration of Intent

6. The Vows

7. The Ring Ceremony

8. Lighting of the Unity Candle

9. The Marriage Prayer

10. Pronouncement

11. Recessional

12. Announcements (Optional)

Variations include: songs and/or instrumentals, poems, readings, additional prayers or remarks by selected persons, presentation of flowers, etc. These changes may be inserted at any place that the bride and groom desire.