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Multiple Couples
Wouldn't it be great to get married along side your best friend, sister, brother, or even parents? Rev. Chris will gladly marry multiple couples at the same time for these incredibly special ceremonies.
Multiple Couple ceremonies are essentially identical to "regular" ceremonies with one small exception - both couples can have their own, unique vows. Below are examples of Religious and Secular Ceremonies - each is 100% customizeable to meet your needs.
Click on any item for a description as well as examples and suggestions.
Typical Religious Ceremony
- Prelude
Music played while everyone is being seated
- Processional
Music played while wedding party moves up the aisle to the altar
- Wedding March
Special song played as bride moves up the aisle to the altar
- Call to Worship
Minister welcomes everyone and invites all to take part in the ceremony of Holy Matrimony.
- Opening Prayer (Invocation)
The minister asks God to be present for the ceremony and to give His blessing on the union
- Giving the Bride Away
Father (or other important person) gives the bride to the groom
- First Music Selection
A hymn may be sung by the congregation or a soloist may sing the first song, giving the wedding party the opportunity to "take their places".
- The Charge to the Bride & Groom
The minister addresses the bride and groom directly,
- Betrothal (The Pledge)
The minister asks if the bride & groom are present of their own free will and ready to be married.
- Readings (Optional)
One or two scriptural passages read by selected friends or family members
- Sermon (Optional)
The minister provides a short sermon on what it means to be married.
- Vows
This is the central focal point of the ceremony. It is at this time that the Bride & Groom make their promises to eachother.
- Exchanging of the Rings
Rings are the visible sign of an invisible bond between husband and wife. They are given to eachother so that all may see that their heart and soul have been pledged to eachother.
- Lighting of the Unity Candle
This symbolizes the joining of two separate lives into one.
- Pronouncement
"I now pronounce you..." The official declaration by the minister that the bride and groom are married
- The Lord's Prayer (Optional)
The minister asks the congretation and wedding party to join in the Lord's Prayer
- Closing Prayer/Benediction
The final statement from the minister asking God to bless the bride and groom.
- Presentation
The minister introduces the newly-wed couple
- Recessional
Music played while the Bride, Groom, and the rest of the wedding party leave the church.
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Typical Secular (Non-Religious) Ceremony
- Greeting
Officiant welcomes everyone, thanking them for sharing the special day with the couple, and announces the purpose of the day (the wedding).
- Giving the Bride Away
Father (or other important person) gives the bride to the groom
- Statement of Purpose, Affirmation of Intent
Officiant gives a brief talk about the bonds of marriage and asks the bride and groom to affirm that they've reached this day of their own free will and that they intend to marry.
- Vows
This is the central focal point of the ceremony. It is at this time that the Bride & Groom make their promises to eachother.
- Exchange of Rings
Rings are the visible sign of an invisible bond between husband and wife. They are given to eachother so that all may see that their heart and soul have been pledged to eachother.
- Unity Ceremony
Many couples choose to use symbolic ceremonies to
reaffirm their vows, the joining of their two lives.
- Pronouncement
The familiar 'I now pronounce you husband and wife...'
- Presentation of Newlyweds
Officiant turns the couple around to face those in attendance and introduces them as husband and wife.
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