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  • Prelude
  • Processional
  • Wedding March
  • Call to Worship
  • Invocation
  • Giving the Bride Away
  • First Music Selection
  • Charge to Bride & Groom
  • Betrothal
  • Readings
  • Sermon
  • Vows
  • Exchange of Rings
  • Unity Candle
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  • Closing Prayer
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Religious Ceremonies
Some brides and grooms like the idea of having a traditional, religious ceremonies. Others would still like a religious ceremony but would like to get away from the more traditional ceremonies required by churches and other religious leaders.

No matter which category you fall under, Rev. Chris can help you create the ceremony of your dreams without the constraints of Church law or requirements. Because he is non-denominational, he is not restricted by the Order of Service required under any particular religion or denomination. Each ceremony is 100% customizable - it's YOUR wedding ceremony done YOUR way.

Below is the traditional Order of Service for a traditional Christian wedding. Click on each item for a description as well as a few examples.

1. Prelude
   Music played while everyone is being seated
2. Processional
   Music played while wedding party moves up the aisle to the altar
3. Wedding March
   Special song played as bride moves up the aisle to the altar
4. Call to Worship
   Minister welcomes everyone and invites all to take part in the ceremony of Holy Matrimony.
5. Opening Prayer (Invocation)
   The minister asks God to be present for the ceremony and to give His blessing on the union
   
6. Giving the Bride Away
   Father (or other important person) gives the bride to the groom
7. 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".
8. The Charge to the Bride & Groom
   The minister addresses the bride and groom directly,
   
9. Betrothal (The Pledge)
   The minister asks if the bride & groom are present of their own free will and ready to be married.
10. Readings (Optional)
    One or two scriptural passages read by selected friends or family members
11. Sermon (Optional)
    The minister provides a short sermon on what it means to be married.
12. Vows
    This is the central focal point of the ceremony. It is at this time that the Bride & Groom make their promises to each other.
13. Exchanging of the Rings
    Rings are the visible sign of an invisible bond between husband and wife. They are given to each other so that all may see that their heart and soul have been pledged to each other.
14. Lighting of the Unity Candle
    This symbolizes the joining of two separate lives into one.
15. Pronouncement
    "I now pronounce you..." The official declaration by the minister that the bride and groom are married
16. The Lord's Prayer (Optional)
    The minister asks the congregation and wedding party to join in the Lord's Prayer
17. Closing Prayer/Benediction
    The final statement from the minister asking God to bless the bride and groom.
18. Presentation
    The minister introduces the newly-wed couple
19. Recessional
    Music played while the Bride, Groom, and the rest of the wedding party leave the church.