"Embracing a Calm Mind: A Review of the Flow of Christian Weddings Held in a Chapel!"
2017.05.01 published
Let's Check the Flow of the Ceremony!
To all the brides-to-be preparing for their wedding! Do you already have the flow of the ceremony memorized?
On the day of the wedding, once the ceremony begins, the staff and the pastor will guide you through the next steps, and before you know it, everything will just unfold. Therefore, it's not strictly necessary for the couple to be fully aware of the flow; however...
If you don’t understand the flow of the ceremony, it’s true that it can lead to increased nervousness and a sense of urgency, making you approach the ceremony in a state of anxiety...
That would definitely be a waste! The ceremony is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion where you pledge eternal love to one another♡
It’s every bride’s desire to understand the flow and enjoy the ceremony with composure, right?**
Here, I will explain the flow and order of a Christian wedding ceremony that I hope you will check together with your partner before the big day*
The Order of the Ceremony ① Entrance of the Pastor & Declaration of Opening
Once the guests are seated, the pastor will make his entrance first*
Then, the guests will be asked to stand, followed by the declaration of the opening◎ The ceremony begins here♡
The Order of the Ceremony ② Entrance of the Groom
Immediately following the declaration of opening, the groom, one of the main characters, will enter*
The groom walks down the aisle, waiting for his beloved bride at the altar♡
*Depending on the wedding, there may be occasions where the groom follows directly behind the pastor as he enters◎
The Order of the Ceremony ③ Entrance of the Bride
And now the time has come for the entrance of the bride, the other main character♡
First, the mother helps the bride with the final touches by lifting her veil*
The veil-lifting is a beautiful ceremony symbolizing protection for the bride against evil♩
The bride then links arms with her father and steps down the aisle, one step at a time, with pride♡
The aisle represents the journey of the bride's life from birth to the present, making the scene where she is handed over from her father to the groom poignant and moving*
The Order of the Ceremony ④ Congregational Singing of Hymns
With both main characters present, it’s time for the congregational singing of hymns♩
Don't worry, there will be programs with the lyrics provided for both the couple and the guests*
The Order of the Ceremony ⑤ Reading from the Bible
After the hymn, the pastor will read from the Bible*
The selected passage will be a wholesome excerpt related to love suitable for marriage♡
After this, a prayer will be offered to God...*
The Order of the Ceremony ⑥ Words of Vow
The ceremony is now heating up with the upcoming heartfelt moments♡
First, the pastor will ask each of you, "Do you, (name), take (name) to be your lawfully wedded spouse, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?” So respond with a “Yes”!♡
➡Click here for tips on how to say "Yes, I do" effectively♡
The Order of the Ceremony ⑦ Exchange of Rings
After exchanging vows, it’s time for the exchange of wedding rings*
If you have child guests as ring bearers or flower girls, this would be the moment to have them bring the wedding rings♩
It can be surprisingly difficult to put on the rings, so practicing at home with your partner is also recommended♡
The Order of the Ceremony ⑧ Veil Uplift & The Kiss of Vows
And then! The moment has arrived when everyone in the venue holds their breath*
First, the groom will lift the veil covering the bride’s face, and then they share a kiss to seal their vows...♡
It’s an incredibly romantic and picturesque scene!♡
➡Click here for a compilation of articles about the kiss of vows♡