Processional
[Guest and extended family all standing. Music recommended]
Welcome & Introduction
The “giving away”
“Who gives this woman away…?”
Opening Remarks
[Everyone except wedding party now seated, if applicable]
Declaration of consent
“___, will you take ___ to be your lawful wife/husband…for better for worse, for
richer for poorer…”
“I DO”
Exchange of vows
“I, ______________ (groom), take you ____________, to be my wife, to have
and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer…
Ring exchange
Readings and/or musical selection (optional)
Declaration of marriage
“I now pronounce you …”
“Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce Mr. & Mrs. _______”
[Music recommended]
Pronouncement
Recessional
[Music recommended]
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