Most wedding services in Christian churches are a series of common elements, prayers, readings from Scripture (the Bible) and blessings. All weddings are a statement of consent, marriage vows or promises, and the exchange of rings. Different denominations church may have specific requests for procedures and traditions that may also be included, as the crowning of the couple (especially in the churches of the Orthodox traditions). Several local customs may also appear in the service, such as union with the cables.

In some denominations, like Catholic, Anglican, Episcopal and Lutheran and Orthodox wedding service can also include the celebration of the Mass (also known as the Eucharist), or Holy Communion. You should discuss this with your celebrant to determine whether it is a convenient option for you.

Once you have resolved all the details for your service, its time to consider the preparation of an Order of Service, or a program of the ceremony.

This is an important feature of your wedding services for a number of reasons.

It provides:

or a historical record of the proceedings that took place at the time of the wedding. In the coming years may refer to this document and view in detail, information not recorded in photos, videos or even official marriage documents.

or a memory of your wedding your guests can take home with them, and some of his friends even refer to it when they organize their own weddings!

o A useful guide for the guests to their wedding service, who are not familiar with the liturgy of the church and its protocols. Most customers will be interested in the service we have designed, especially if they can browse in print. Should feel much more comfortable about participating in their service if they know the details of what is happening and when. Your request for service can be a detailed document or a simple outline of the main points of your wedding.

A good order of service must include at least the following information to ensure that it is a useful document

Or details of the bride and groom, and names of attendees.

O Check the date, time and venue.

O Names of participants in your service - such as the Celebrant, readers, other members of the bridal party, the names of your musicians, ushers, etc. a simple order of service also must contain at least the basic structure of your service, such as

The entry or the bride (with the name of the accompanying music).

o The reading of the Scriptures, the name of the readers and the biblical reference.

o A summary of the marriage rite - P. Give your consent eg, blessing and exchange of rings, Prayer, Lord's Prayer, the blessing, the signature of Registration (including details of the music) and recessive (details of the music).

or You should also provide simple instructions to your guests when "STAND" or "SIT" during the service. Download a sample of a simple order of service

A more detailed order may include the following services;

The words or the hymns and songs which invites the congregation to sing.

Melody lines or hymns and songs to allow a better and safer participation, especially if your guests are not familiar with the melodies.

Or Texts and translations of songs and motets and anthems of the choir may be in another language such as Latin or French. Your guests would like to know and feel more included when they know what they are singing!

or brief explanations of symbols used in the service of marriage.

A well-trained service order will be a useful aid to the guests of your wedding and a memento of your big day!