Wedding Order of Service
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Ceremony
PRELUDES
Organ, piano, cantor [additional instrument(s)*]ENTRANCE MUSIC
Music ‐ Organ, piano-
The Bridal Party enters to specifically chosen piece of music.
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The Bride then enters to the specifically chosen processional.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
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First Reading
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Music – Responsorial Psalm (sung by the Cantor)
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Second Reading
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Music – Alleluia (sung by the Cantor)
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Gospel Reading + Homily
RITE OF MARRIAGE
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Introduction and Questions Before Consent
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Consent (Exchange of Vows)
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Reception of Consent
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Blessing and Giving of Rings
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Music – Song after Vows (sung by the Cantor) – A reflective song is sung to provide some breathing time!
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Universal Prayer
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Lord’s Prayer
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Nuptial Blessing
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Presentation of Flowers to the Blessed Mother (Optional)
CONCLUDING RITES
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Blessing of the Bride and Groom
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Music – Organ or Piano Recessional
* Additional Instrumentalists hired for music during the ceremony or Mass will require an extra fee.
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Nuptial Mass
PRELUDES
Organ, piano, cantor [additional instrument(s)*]ENTRANCE MUSIC
Music ‐ Organ, piano-
The Bridal Party enters to specifically chosen piece of music.
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The Bride then enters to the specifically chosen processional.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
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First Reading
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Music – Responsorial Psalm (sung by the Cantor)
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Second Reading
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Music – Alleluia (sung by the Cantor)
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Gospel Reading + Homily
RITE OF MARRIAGE
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Introduction and Questions Before Consent
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Consent (Exchange of Vows)
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Reception of Consent
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Blessing and Giving of Rings
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Music – Song after Vows (sung by the Cantor) – A reflective song is sung to provide some breathing time!
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Universal Prayer
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Lord’s Prayer
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Nuptial Blessing
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Presentation of Flowers to the Blessed Mother (Optional)RITE OF MARRIAGE
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
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Music - Preparation Song (Led by the Cantor during the Presentation of the Gifts)
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Eucharistic Prayer with Sung Acclamations ("Holy", "Lamb of God", etc.)
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Lord's Prayer
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Nuptial Blessing
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Sign of Peace
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Music - Communion Song (Led by the Cantor)
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Prayer after Communion
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Nuptial Blessing
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Presentation of Flowers to the Blessed Mother (Optional)
CONCLUDING RITES-
Solemn Blessing of the Bride and Groom
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Music – Organ or Piano Recessional
* Additional Instrumentalists hired for music during the ceremony or Mass will require an extra fee.
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