Order of Ceremony

Below outlines a standard order of ceremony, as well as some of the rituals that you might wish to include:

  • Introduction of Marriage Commissioner & Welcoming of Guests
  • Rock Ritual (optional)
  • Processional
  • Personal Portion of Ceremony
  • Blessing of the Child/dren (optional)
  • Reading (optional)
  • Hand Cleansing Ceremony (optional)
  • Legal Portion of Ceremony
  • Vows
  • Ring Exchange
  • Unity Sand Ceremony (optional)
  • Unity Candle Ceremony (optional)
  • Pronouncement of Marriage
  • Choice of Wedding Blessing
  • Signing of the Registry
  • Conclusion of Rock Ceremony (optional)
  • Rose Ceremony (optional)
  • Marriage Wish to Couple by Soleiha
  • Presentation of Couple to family and guests
  • Recessional