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	The Ceremony Processional Serenade by Franz Joseph Haydn Canon in D...by Pachelbel Opening Words “Love” by Roy Croft Read by ... Expression of Vows Exchange of Rings Pronouncement of Marriage The Kiss Recessional Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles



	Order of Celebration Prelude Seating of the Parents Processional Entrance of the Bride Prayer Libation Offering for the Ancestors A libation is a sacred communal ritual, used in traditional African life. The libation begins with an invocation to invite everyone to participate, followed by an introduction where ancestors, elders and family members may be named. The supplication asks God for good wishes, and the conclusion ends by sending the spirits home and thanking participants and praying that they leave more blessed than when they came. Like the wine in a communion, liquids used in libation are symbolic of the ancestral spirits. The libation closely follows the family lineage and is a recitation of a couple ’s links to each family member, living, dead and un born. Tasting of the Herbs Marriage does not promise a state of euphoria or peace on a daily basis. Traditionally, the bride and groom participate in a tasting of the four elements of life – bitter, sweet, sour, and hot – as well as water to cleanse the palate, as a way of demonstrating the fullness of experience that each married couple will come to know over time. Charge to the Couple Declaration of Intent Commitment of the Families Vows of Union Blessing and Exchange of Rings Wedding Prayer Pronouncement of Union Lighting of the Unity Candle Musical Selection Benediction Recessional Postlude



	Wedding Service Prelude Processional (Trumpet Voluntary – Purcell/Clark) Welcome/Vows of Support Invocation and Opening Prayer Scripture (Colossians 3:12-14) (Song of Solomon 8:6-7) (Matthew 19:4-6) Wedding Meditation Vows Exchange of Rings Declaration of Marriage Wedding Blessing Prayers and Lord’s Prayer Benediction Presentation Recessional (La Rejouissance – Handel) Postlude



	Ceremony Musical Prelude Lighting of the Candles Seating of the Parents Processional Entrance of the Bride Poetry Reading Exchange of Vows Prayer & Blessing Lighting of the Unity Candle Musical Selection Pronouncement of Marriage Recessional Acknowledgements



	Readings "To My Dear and Loving Husband" If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were loved by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me ye women if you can. I prize thy love more that whole mines of gold, Or all the riches that the East doth hold. My love is such that rivers cannot quench, Nor ought but love from thee give recompense. Thy love is such I can no way repay, The heavens reward thee manifold I pray. Then while we live, in love let’s so persever, That when we live no more, we may live forever Thou may love on, through love's eternity I Corinthians 13:1-13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Exchange of Vows Blessing and Exchange of Rings A circle is the symbol of wholeness, perfection, and unity. Like circles, their rings have no beginning and no end. They are tokens of the growing relationship that Jaccqueline and Mitchell have come here to celebrate and confirm. Lighting of the Unity Candle "Ave Maria" by Shubert Jacqueline and Mitchell are going to light their Unity Candle, a symbol of their relationship and love. The candles from which they light it have been lit by their families to represent their lives to this moment. The lights, representing the faith, wisdom, and love they have received from their parents, are distinct, each burning alone. Jacqueline and Mitchell will light the center candle to symbolize the union of their lives. As this one light burns undivided, so shall their love be one. May the radiance of this one light be a testimony of their unity. May these candles burn brightly as symbols of their commitment to each other, and as a tribute to their families’ everlasting love for them. Final Blessing Recessional Queeon of Sheeba (Handel) Royal Fireworks (Handel) Verse From "Hamlet" Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love



	Order of Service The Marriage Ceremony of Name and Name Rev.Name, Officiating Prelude Lighting of the Candles Seating of Honored Parents and Guests Solo “Ribbon in the Sky” Processional “Canon in D” by Pachelbel Entrance of the Bride “Bridal Chorus” by Wagner Ceremony Prayer Reading of Scripture Greeting and Declaration of Intent Giving of the Bride Exchanging of Vows Exchanging of Rings Lighting of the Unity Candle Communion Solo “The Lord’s Prayer” Marital Blessing Pronouncement Benediction Recessional “Wedding March” by Mendelssohn



	The Wedding Ceremony Prelude Entrance Rite The Lighting of the Unity Candle By Mothers.........."Morning Has Broken" Seating of the Mothers Attendants Processional..........Song Bridal Processional..........Song Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word Old Testament TOBIT 8:4b-8..........Read by Name Responsorial Psalm PSALM 103:1-2, AND 13, 17-18A..........Read by Name New Testament CORINTHIANS 12:13-13:8A..........Read by Name Gospel Acclamation and Verse JOHN 4:12..........Read by Name Gospel Reading MATTHEW 5:1-12A...........Read by Name Homily Rite of Marriage Exchange of Vows Blessing of the Rings Lighting of the Unity Candle Prayer of the Faithful..........Read by Name Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of the Gifts...........Name “ SONG” Preparation of the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Nuptial Blessing Sign of Peace Communion..........."ONE BREAD ONE BODY" Presentation to the Blessed Mother..........Ave Maria (Schubert) Concluding Rite and Final Blessing Recessional..........Song



	The Wedding Ceremony Prelude “Grand Passions” Seating of Parents Processional “Canon in D” “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” Opening Greeting Declaration of Intention Presentation of the Bride and Groom Response of the Family Prayer Gospel Reading...St. Matthew 19:4-5 Epistle Reading...1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reading by the Bride's Father “Marriage joins two people in the circle of its love” Intercessory Prayer Exchange of Marriage Vows Blessing of the Wedding Rings Declaration of Marriage Vocal Solo “Grow Old With Me” Blessing of the Marriage Vocal Solo “The Lord’s Prayer” Dismissal with a Blessing Benediction Recessional l“Trumpet Tune and Air”



	Our Wedding Ceremony Prelude.......... Variety of Instrumental Musical Pieces Seating of the Parents.......... J esu, Joy of Man's Desiring – Religious Hymn The Groom's Entrance..........Allegro from The Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi Bridesmaids Processional.......... Canon in D by Pachelbel The Bride's Grand Entrance..........Bridal Chorus by Wagner Welcome / Bienvenida Opening Prayer / Primera Oración Readings / Lecturas..........Apache Wedding Prayer Blessing Primera carta del Apóstol San Pablo a los Corintios, 1:13 Expression of Vows / Los Votos Nupciales Blessing and Exchange of Rings / Intercambio de Anillos..........The Prayer by Josh Groban Blessing of the Coins / Bendición de las Arras In Latin culture the groom gives his bride a gift of 13 coins, or arras, representing Jesus and his 13 apostles. These are blessed by the priest and bear the groom's promise to care for and support his wife. The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence. He pledges that he places all of his goods into her care and safekeeping. Acceptance by the bride means taking that trust and confidence unconditionally with total dedication and prudence. Lighting of the Unity Candle..........Ave Maria by Schubert Words of Advice /Palabras de Consejo Priestly Blessing / Bendición del Cura Proclamation / Proclamación The Kiss / El Beso Presentation of the Newlyweds / Presentación de la Pareja The Bridal Party's Recessional..........Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke Postlude.......... Ode to Joy by Beethoven Bendición Matrimonial Apache Ahora no sentirán lluvia, Pues cada uno será refugio para el otro. Ahora no sentirán frío, Pues cada uno será calor para el otro. Ahora no sentirán soledad, Pues cada uno será compañero del otro. Ahora no son dos cuerpos, Pues comparten una sola vida Ahora vayan a su hogar Para comenzar su nueva unión y que sus días sean saludables, felices, prosperos y largos sobre la tierra... Letter from Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians, 13:1-13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a nosy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never ends; as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For our knowledge is imperfect, but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. When I was a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall understand fully, even as I have been fully understood. So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.



	Ceremony Officiant Name Prelude Processional Serenade from Spring Quartet in F Major...Haydn Bridal March The Prince of Denmark’s March......Clarke Reading An excerpt from TheProphet by Kahlil Gibran Name, Cousin of the Groom Reading Never Marry but for Love by William Penn Name, Cousin of the Bride Recessional Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream...Mendelssohn



	Wedding Ceremony Processional…………………”Here comes the bride”(Wagner) Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word Old Testament Genesis 2:18-24………………………………..Read by Name Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:8-10, 10 and 15, 17-18……………...Read by Name New Testament 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8a………………………Read by Name Gospel Reading John 15:12-16…………………………………..Read by Name Rite of Marriage Exchange of vows Blessing of rings Exchange of Rings Blessings Irish Blessing……………………………………………Read by Name Nuptial Blessing………………………………………….Name Recessional…………………………………”Traditional Wedding March” (Mendelson) A sincere thank you to all of our friends and family for sharing this special day with us. We will forever remember this joyous occasion.



	The Wedding Ceremony Uniting *** and Month th, Year Prelude Processional Canon in D....................Pachelbel Opening Remarks Acknowledgement of the Two Different Traditions Explanation of the Huppah Readings Old Testament.....................Song of Songs 7:12-14 New Testament……………….First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Marriage Blessing Honoring Parents Wine Ceremony Hands of the Bride and Groom Homily Exchange of Vows Exchange of Rings Explanation of the Ketubah Seven Wedding Blessings {Shev A Beruchot} Pronouncement of Marriage Benediction An Irish Blessing Breaking of the Glass Recessional Thank you for joining us on this special day. The presence of our family and friends means so much to both of us. We especially want to thank our parents for their ever present love and support. Officiant……………………………………………….. Parents of the Bride……………………………….... Parent of the Groom……………………………….... Matron of Honor………………………………………. Best Man………………………………………………. Bridesmaids………………………………………….... Groomsmen………………………………………….... Ring Bearer………………………………………….... Flower Girl…………………………………………….. Readers………………………………………….…… Musicians………………………………………………** In Loving Memory Of...