traditional ceremony order

Home • Your Story • Ceremony Order Explanation • Traditional Order • Contemporary Order • Elopement Order • Family And Guest Affirmations • Statement of Intent • Romantic Readings • Scripture Readings • Vows • Ring Meaning • Ring Exchange • Prayers • Benedictions • Breaking of the Glass • Hand Ceremony • Memorial Candle • Rose Ceremony • Sand Ceremony • Unity Candle • Wine Ceremony • Writing My Vows • Blended Family Vows • Renewal Vows • Remarriage Vows • Rehearsal Tips • Ceremony Template

Our definition of a traditional ceremony is one that follows a more formal structure and includes elements of the Christian religion such as prayers, scripture readings and blessings. This order is a suggestion only and may be rearranged to suit your needs.

We have not included specific wording in this section because each ceremony is uniquely designed by you the Bride and Groom! No ceremony is exactly alike.

A typical outline of traditional ceremony is as follows:

Musical Prelude

Processional

Opening Words/ Prayer

Affirmation of Families/ Guests

Scripture Readings/ Music

Motivational Moment

Vow Exchange

Blessing of the Rings

Ring Exchange

Official Declaration

Kiss

Prayer of Blessing/ Lord's Prayer

Signing the License /Music

Closing Words/Announcements

Benediction

Presentation Of Couple

Recessional

Musical Postlude

NOTE- you may also consider one or more of the following:

including children
special ceremony ideas such as the sand ceremony or rose ceremony or unity candle etc.
a memorial candle
involving others in doing readings or special music

For an explanation of each of these components

see; "ceremony order explanation"

(Kettle Creek Weddings reserves the right to not include some requested components)