Hello! I'm new to this board and I have a question about getting married in the Lutheran church. My FH is baptized and confirmed Lutheran and I am baptized and confirmed Catholic. What are the requirements for getting married in the Lutheran church? I know I will need to get permission from my most recent parish. Also, what is a typical Lutheran ceremony like? I have never been to one.
I've left a message with the church that we have been to a few times and that we like but I was hoping to get some personal experiences as well :-)
Thanks!
Re: Lutheran wedding ceremony
[QUOTE]Depends... what kind of Lutheran?
Posted by diehld@uindy.edu[/QUOTE]
Missouri Synod
GATHERING
Prelude
Processional
Words of Welcome & Introduction
Statement of Purpose
Prayer of Approach
Legal Admonition
Declaration of Intent
WORD
Prayer of Preparation
Hymn
Reading 1
Reading 2
Meditation (Sermon by the pastor)
ACT OF COVENANTING
Invocation of the Spirit
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
Declaration of Marriage
Blessing of the Couple
Marriage Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
SENDING FORTH
The Benediction
The Signing of the Register
Presentation of the Couple
Recessional
If you want more info or have questions let me know.
ETA: The "requirements" at our church were that we were both baptized (anywhere), and we had one pre-marital counselling/meeting, but it varies by parish.
We didn't have to do anything except meet with the pastor to discuss everything and pay the "non-member' prices for things.
Our service included:
Statements of Intention
Scripture readings (chosen by us)
Message
Communion / Special Music
Exchange of vows
Exchange of rings
Prayer
So it was pretty normal