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Prelude
Seating of the Family
Processional
Bride’s Entrance
Gathering Rite
Welcome and Greeting
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
1st Reading: Old Testamane
2nd Reading: New Testament
Gospel
Homily
Rite of Marriage
Consent
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Optional: Other Ceremonies
Prayer of the Faithful
The Lord’s Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Conclusion of the Celebration
Solemn Blessing
Presentation of the Couple
Recessional
Postlude
Bridal Party
Parents of Groom
Parents of Bride
Grandparents
Maid of Honor
Bride Maids
Flower Girl
Best Man
Grooms Men
Ring Bearer
Readers
Musicians
Couple’s New Address:
Sample Nuptial Mass Program
Prelude
Seating of the Family
Processional
Bride’s Entrance
Gathering Rite
Welcome and Greeting
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
1st Reading: Old Testament
Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is Kind and Merciful
2nd Reading: New Testament
Alleluia , Alleluia, Alleluia
Gospel Reading
Homily
Rite of Marriage
Consent
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Optional: Unity Ceremony
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Prayer of the Faithful
Offertory
Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Exchange of Peace
Lamb of God
Distribution of Communion
Conclusion of the Celebration
Solemn Blessing
Presentation of the Couple
Recessional
Postlude
Celebrating the Marriage of
Bride and Groom
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Time
Location
Bridal Party
Parents of Groom
Parents of Bride
Grandparents
Maid of Honor
Bride Maids
Flower Girl
Best Man
Grooms Men
Ring Bearer
Readers
Musicians
Couple’s New Address:
