If you are designing an Order of Service, here is a suitable outline:

(items of music are, of course, only examples.)

Ideas for hymns and for readings

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At the entry of the bride:

Bridal March from Lohengrin ....................................... Wagner

THE INTRODUCTION

All:       (This prayer may be omitted from your order of service – if you do omit it, the minister will say the  prayer alone)

God of wonder and of joy:                                          

grace comes from you,                                                                      

and you alone are the source of life and love.                                   

Without you, we cannot please you;                                      

without your love, our deeds are worth nothing.                  

Send your Holy Spirit,                                                                       

and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love,

that we may worship you now

with thankful hearts

and serve you always with willing minds;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HYMN

(The words of the hymn should be placed here) 

THE DECLARATION

(Please substitute the names of bride and groom)

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 READING

(Suitable readings may be found here. More than one reading may be used, but a reading from the Bible must always be included.)

THE ADDRESS

THE MARRIAGE

HYMN

(The words of the hymn should be placed here) 

THE PRAYERS

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.
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.

(The traditional form of the Lord's Prayer could be used instead)

HYMN (optional)

THE SIGNING OF THE REGISTERS

Wedding March ................................................ Mendelssohn