Good Day Beautiful People! Thank you for continuing to rock with me!
Following the post with the run of show for a GH Traditional Marriage, I figured it was only right to chat through a few other sample programs. First, let’s talk Western ceremony! Depending on the officiant or the church that you’re apart of, the flow of events of your ceremony may vary. A large percentage of the weddings that I have attended, been a part of, and attended have been affiliated with the Church of Pentecost, so this is what I am most familiar with. So, I would like to share with you all a sample COP wedding program:
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Opening Prayer
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Arrival of Groom
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Songs of Praise
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Bridal Party Processional
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Call to Worship
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Exchange of Vows
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Prayer for Couple
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Signing of Marriage Certificate/Offering
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Exhortation & Prayer
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Presentation of Marriage Certificate
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Couple’s Response (optional)
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Closing Prayer
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Benediction
If you are a COP member or marrying a COP member, please keep in mind that the above is just a sample. So please, please consult your local leadership for guidance on this especially if you want to add scripture readings and/or song ministrations to your program.
Now I have to admit, the Church of Pentecost wedding ceremony structure tends to differ from other churches, please see below for a generic flow of events:
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Seating of Parents
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Wedding party processional
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Bride processional
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Opening Prayer
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Poem or scripture reading
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Exchange of vows and blessing of rings
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Unity sand, candle, or communion ceremony
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Closing Prayer
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Recessional
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Toodles for now, SugarBees! <3
