| Article: "Wedding Planning I - Scheduling" | | | | ashusband and wife. |
| Nily Glaser | | | | In remarriage, the officiant then introduces the bride |
| Copyright: © Nily Glaser 2004 | | | | and groomand their kids, preferably by names, as a |
| "A-wedding Day" had many requests for information | | | | newfamily. |
| about thechronology of steps for both the wedding | | | | Exit procession: bride and groom, followed by the |
| ceremonyand reception. I hope that the following steps | | | | adultattendants in pairs, followed by the ring bearer and |
| will help youschedule the details involved with your | | | | flowergirl. |
| wedding ceremonyand reception. It is important that | | | | Take photos while the guests go to the reception. |
| you note that these aregeneral and the actual | | | | Reception Steps |
| procedure for your personalwedding may vary | | | | The reception starts with a receiving line that includes |
| according to your preference and theseof your | | | | thebride and groom, parents and attendants. |
| officiant as you incorporate your religion, heritageand | | | | At the same time it is appropriate for waiters to |
| customs. | | | | circulatewith drinks and hors d'oeuvres while the |
| I have included steps for incorporating kids in | | | | receiving line is inprogress. |
| re-marriagesand blending families. | | | | Background music played. |
| Ceremony Steps: | | | | The bride and groom can open the dancing either |
| The ushers seat guests as they arrive for the | | | | before orafter food is served. |
| ceremony. | | | | If you are planning a dinner and dancing reception, the |
| The mother of the bride is seated last, unless she | | | | "bride and groom's first dance" occurs after |
| accompaniesher daughter to the altar. | | | | dinnerfollowed by the bride dancing with her fatherand |
| The musicians play background music. | | | | the groom with his mother after which other guests |
| At the scheduled start time, unless the officiant, the | | | | areallowed out on the floor. |
| groom,and the best man are in the processional, they | | | | Toasts should begin at the end of the meal. |
| take theirplaces at the altar (or ceremony place). | | | | The first toast is the best man's toast to the bride. |
| The musicians start to play the processional music. | | | | In re-marriage, the bride and groom introduce their |
| Mothers light the tapers for the Unity candle ceremony | | | | childrenbefore the first toast. |
| thatwill follow the bride and groom's kiss. | | | | Other toasts. |
| Procession - The most traditional order of the | | | | Cake cutting ceremony. |
| processionalis ushers and bridesmaids in pairs, followed | | | | The garter and bouquet tosses occur just before the |
| by the maid ofhonor, ring bearer, and flower girl. The | | | | coupleis ready to leave for the honeymoon. |
| bride enters last,escorted by her father or by both | | | | The guests send the couple off for their honeymoon |
| parents. | | | | with ashower of rice, rose petals, or bubbles, balloons, |
| The officiant greets the guests. | | | | butterflyrelease or doves release. |
| In a religious wedding, the officiant leads a brief | | | | After the honeymoon, do not forget to write the |
| openingprayer. | | | | thank-you notes. |
| Special readings, songs and or music follow. | | | | This article is also available online in HTML format at: |
| The officiant's message. | | | | Find other articles to publish on your site at: |
| The vows - Bride and groom. | | | | Publishing Guidelines: Please feel free to post this |
| In re-mariage the vows - blending family -vows from | | | | Article asis with no additions or deletions in your |
| parents tochildren. | | | | newsletter, on yourwebsite, and forward it to your |
| The exchange of rings and the pronouncement | | | | clients, customers, friendsand / or business associates. |
| "pronouncing youhusband and wife". | | | | If you post or otherwise publishthis article, please |
| Bride and groom kiss. | | | | ensure that the copyrights as wellas the author's entire |
| In re-mariage giving each child a piece of jewelry and | | | | bylines box remain intact. |
| thepronouncement " pronouncing you a new family". | | | | We would highly appreciate a courtesy copy of |
| Bride, groom and kids hug and kiss. | | | | yourpublication and / or a website link. Please E-mail to: |
| Unity candle ceremony (In remarriage, include the kids). | | | | Thank you! |
| The officiant then introduces the bride and groom | | | | |