The following is an outline of a typical order of service, the sort of detail that you’ll need to have printed for those attending your wedding. Although this order shows hymns it is quite possible to conduct a service without congregational hymn singing. Please feel free to discuss your ideas with the vicar.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
FOR THE MARRIAGE OF
MISS
to
MR
St James Church, Hemingford Grey
SATURDAY dd mm yyyy
First and subsequent pages:
At the entrance of the bride
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THE WELCOME
HYMN
INTRODUCTION AND DECLARATIONS
During which the minister says to the congregation:
Will you, the families and friends of N and N
support and uphold them in their marriage
now and in the years to come?
ALL: We will.
THE MARRIAGE
Possible Reading(s)
from the Bible
Possible 2nd Hymn
READING(S)
from the Bible
THE ADDRESS
THE PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Help us to take no more
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
HYMN
THE BLESSING
SIGNING OF THE REGISTER
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Recessional
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