Order of Service

 

In outline it is:-

Entrance music - The Bridal March or alternative

Welcome and Opening Prayer

Hymn

The Marriage

Reading(s)

Address

Hymn

Prayers

Hymn

Signing of Registers

Exit music - The Wedding March or alternative

 

It is possible to make some variations to the order of service such as more of fewer hymns, more than two readings, but these must be discussed and agreed with the vicar or priest conducting your marriage.

 

The full text of the Common Worship Marriage service including an order for blessing following a civil marriage service is available as a portable document file opening in a separate window CW Marriage Texts (click).

Readings

 

Here are some suggestions:-

Song of Solomon Chapter 2 verses 10-13; 8.6,7. Love Poem.

Matthew Chapter 7 verses 21, 24-end. House built on rock.

John Chapter 2 verses 1-11. Wedding at Cana.

John Chapter 15 verses 9-17. Abide in my love.

1st Corinthians Chapter 13. Love will never come to an end.