ORDER OF CEREMONY

THE PROCESSIONAL

This is the part where the wedding party walks down the aisle and takes their places for the ceremony. You can each make your way to the altar separately, symbolizing the fact that you're coming from different backgrounds.
In a Christian procession, the bride is escorted by her father or Mother, while the groom waits for her at the altar. In a Jewish procession, the groom's parents escort him down the aisle, and then the bride's parents escort her down the aisle. 

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​THE OFFICIANT’S OPENING REMARKS
You've heard it a hundred times: "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." Or some start by saying, "Friends and family..."
THE OFFICIANT ADDRESSES THE COUPLE
Your officiant may take this moment to emphasize the significance of the vows you're about to exchange. This may also include a reminder of your duties and roles in marriage.

THE EXCHANGE OF VOWS

Your vows are your oath to each other.
You may say the traditional "to have and to hold, for better or for worse" vows, or you may choose to recite ones yo've written yourselves well as the traditional vows.

​THE RING EXCHANGE
As you exchange rings, you typically say, "With this ring, I thee wed."

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​SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE REGISTER
 
The marriage register is used to apply for your marriage certificates. Be sure to check that all information and spellings are correct. Errors on the register will be errors on your certificates.
 
For Vow Renewals, there is no signing of the marriage register.

​THE UNITY CEREMONY
If you’re planning on having a unity ceremony, this is a good time to incorporate it. In unity ritual, the couple does something that physically symbolizes their new union, such as:
Unity Candle Ceremony, Sand Ceremony, Butterfly Release or Cord of three strands.

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​​THE CLOSING REMARKS
The officiant wraps things up with a few last words and, for a religious wedding, a blessing.

​THE PRONUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE
The officiant makes it official ("I now pronounce you husband and wife").

​THE KISS
And now the moment everyone's been waiting for: your first kiss as a married couple.

THE RECESSIONAL
Basically, the reverse of the processional, you exit the ceremony together as newlyweds, followed by the wedding party.

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AND THAT’S A WRAP FOLKS!
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