Ceremony Planning
Use this page to organize the details of your ceremony
Will you enter to special music? Do you have unique ideas in mind? Lay
out your plan and prepare it with the person conducting your ceremony;
then write the plan here to help you stay organized and for easy reference
at the rehearsal and on the Big Day!
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Prelude/Entry Music: _ ___________________________________
k Performed by: _________________________________________
k Time of Wedding as stated on Invitation: _ ____________________
k Guest Book should close at: _ ______________________________
_
k The guest book attendant will need to bring all guest signing materials
(book, pen, picture mat, etc.) with them to the reception.
Candles lit on candelabra (if applicable)
k Will Mothers or other special guests light unity taper candles after escorted?
Ushers begin seating grandparents, parents, special guests, etc.
at the time stated on the invitation.
k Ushers seat those on their right by offering their right arm, those seated on
their left by offering their left arm. Escort women, men follow behind.
Usher Seating Order:
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The Mother of the Bride is seated last.
Mothers or other special guests light unity taper candles (if applicable)
Entrance of Groom and Officiant
Processional Order:
______________________
______________________
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k The
first bridesmaid (and groomsman if applicable) to enter will stand
furthest from the altar.
k The
Maid/Matron of Honor (and Best Man if applicable) enter last
and stand closest to the Bride and Groom.
Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Entrance
k They may enter together or separately. Consider placing their parents
on the ends of aisles to easily seat them after they arrive at the altar if
they are small.
k Will the Flower Girl scatter petals, or carry a fixed arrangement?
Entrance of the Bride and Bride’s Escort
Ceremony as arranged with Officiant
k Where will Special Music and/or Readings occur?
___________________ Performed by:_____________________
_ __________________ Performed by: _ ___________________
_ __________________ Performed by:_____________________
Recessional Music: _ _____________________________________
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k Performed by: _________________________________________
k Exit in opposite order as Processional, Groomsmen and Bridesmaids
exit as couples.
k Ushers escort the special guests first after wedding party exits.
k Will a receiving line form after the ceremony? _______________
k Will guests directly depart for the reception? Which special guests
should stay for pictures?
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