Planning Your Ceremony

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I have never coordinated two weddings that are the same. There are several different components that can be included in your wedding to make it personal to the relationship you have with your fiance. I have put together the traditional order of events for a Christian or non-denominational wedding. By no means do you need to stick with this order, feel free to switch it up and add little touches here and there to make it even more special.

Prelude music- plays while honored guests are seated

• Officiant enters
• Groom’s grandparents are seated
• Bride’s grandparents are seated
• Groom’s parents are seated
• Bride’s mother is seated

Processional music- plays while attendants are walking down the aisle

• Best man enters from the side
• Grooms enters from the side
• Groomsmen and bridesmaids come down the aisle
• Maid of honor comes down the aisle
• Ring bearer comes down the aisle, then takes a seat or stands by best man
• Flower girl comes down the aisle, then takes a seat or stand by maid of honor

Bridal Processional

• Bride and her father come down the aisle (Father can be substituted by brother, family member, or friend)

Officiant’s Opening Remarks

Vows

Exchange of Rings

Other Unity Customs

Pronouncement

The Kiss
Recessional

• Bride and Groom exit first
• Flower girl and ring bearer exit together
• Maid of honor and best man exit together
• Remaining attendants pair up and exit together
• Guests file out, starting with the front row