Order of events with Sand and Blessing of the hands....

autumnk81

So I just need a little input on how the order of events would flow well for the ceremony. Here's what my idea is: Greeting Declaration Exchange of Vows Blessing and Exchange of the Rings Blessing of the Hands Sand Ceremony Pronouncement Presentation Recessional Should I have the blessing of the hands before the exchanging of the rings? The readings for both the blessing of the hands and sand ceremony will be fairly short but I'm not sure what order I like. Any ideas? I know I can do basically whatever I want but I could use some input. :-)

chelbell326

I have the same questions...thanks for posting this. I'm looking forward to hearing responses. (BTW, I have our "blessing of the hands" right before our vows, then the vows, then the ring exchange & then our sand ceremony...but I don't know if that is how it should really go).

MJsGirl09

Ours isnt finalized yet, but the way I have it right now is: Welcome/opening words Statement of purpose/address Declaration of consent Hand blessing Declaration of Intent/vows Ring exchange Sand ceremony prouncement Introduction of newlyweds

charlsie26

ours will be: (more info in bio under ceremony) welcome and prayer exchange of vows and rings closed communion with lighting of the unity candle after blessing of the hands pronouncement presentation

bobbileighb

I am so far out I havent thought much about the order but I do know we want sand and the blessing of the hands.  When I first read the blessing of the hands I got goose bumps and thought right away I wanted that to be one of the last things done/read as I feel it will have a big impact.  I imagine mine being more like charlsie had laid out.