This is like the table of contents for you wedding. This list includes lots of options and not all of them are required for your ceremony. You may use as many or as few elements as you like.
The only parts that are truly essential are the parts where you say "I do", the part where I say that you intend to be married (we use your full names at those times) and we must sign the marriage license. For a very quick but still meaningful ceremony I recommend at the minimum of including the welcome, the address to the couple, the vows, the pronouncement of marriage and, of course, signing the marriage license.
The only parts that are truly essential are the parts where you say "I do", the part where I say that you intend to be married (we use your full names at those times) and we must sign the marriage license. For a very quick but still meaningful ceremony I recommend at the minimum of including the welcome, the address to the couple, the vows, the pronouncement of marriage and, of course, signing the marriage license.
Keep in mind as you continue to read through each section that we can customize the wording in a way that you like. The point of a wedding is to solemnize and recognize the commitment you are making and I believe that you should express yourselves fully during this special occasion.
Schedule
Processional
Welcome
Memoriam / Moment of Silence
Reading 1 (Example: 1 Corinthians)
Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony
Other Unity Ceremonies
Reading 2 (Example: Songs, Poems or Prose)
Address to the Couple
Personal Vows
Rose Ceremony and Other Traditions
Vows
Ring Exchange
Closing and Marriage Pronouncement
First Kiss
Presentation of the Married Couple for the First Time
Recessional and Receiving Line
Sign the Marriage License
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