Show me your wedding programs!

cswaldon

We're having a Lutheran ceremony with communion, but I need ideas on readings, music, etc. (traditional and modern). 

Thanks!

2beMrsD

This was our ceremony order- hope it helps!
Prelude Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringProcessional Canon in D Welcome & Invocation
Special Music Heavenly Day 
Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12Hands Ceremony Mothers of the coupleMessage PastorDeclaration of IntentDeclaration of SupportVowsExchange of RingsSpecial Music Our Father 
Closing/Declaration of Marriage
Recessional Trumpet Voluntary 

LittleSweetie

Here's ours, also from a Lutheran ceremony.

Prelude "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" –J.S. Bach

 

Processional "Hymne" –Vangelis

"Water Music, Air" –G.F. Handel

"Trumpet Voluntary" –Purcell

 

 

Invocation and Prayer

Hymn "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation," #645

 

 

Scripture Readings

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Matthew 19:4-6

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

 

Wedding Meditation

Exchange of Vows

Exchange of Rings

 

Lighting of the Unity Candle "En Bateau" –Debussy

 

The Prayers

The Lord's Prayer

Benediction

Presentation

Recessional "The Rejoicing" --G.F. Handel

 

dc*prep

Here is our tentative program. (Ours is a Catholic ceremony though.)

Prelude
Saint Anthony Chorale, Joseph Haydn

Entrance Rite
Processional
        Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, J.S. Bach
        Ave Maria, Franz Shubert
Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 103, The Lord is Kind and Merciful
Second Reading:  Romans 12:1-2, 9-18
Gospel Acclamation, Alleluia from Mass of Light
Gospel Reading:  John 15:9-12
Homily

Rite of  Marriage
Statement of Intentions
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Prayers of the Faithful  (Response: “Lord, hear our prayer.”)

Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of Gifts, The Servant Song
Eucharistic Acclamations, Mass of Creation
The Lord's Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God, Mass of Creation
Communion, Taste and See

Concluding Rite
Presentation of the Couple
Recessional:  Hornpipe (Allegro Maestoso), G.F. Handel
Postlude:  Trumpet Tune, Jeremiah Clarke