Prelude
Seating of the Parents
Processional
Welcome
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 13:4–8
Ministry of Music
Prayer
Blending the Sand
Use three vases: one for the bride, one for the groom, and a larger
wide-mouth vase. The two smaller vases will contain colored sand (each is a
separate color). One vase will be decorated in the bride’s colors and the
other decorated in the groom’s colors. During the minister’s remarks, the
bride and groom will simultaneously pour sand from their vases into the
larger one making a new color.
Minister’s Remarks
This symbolic _________(color) sand and __________ (color) sand represent
a mutual enrichment, a blending of two lives that diminishes neither
individual but enhances both lives.
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
Ministry of Music
Vows of Friendship
Minister: Dear honorable guests, will you agree to support this couple in
their commitment to each other under the holy vows of matrimony?
Guests: We do.
Minister: Will you honor and respect their commitment to each other
through challenging as well as happy times?
Guests: We do.
Minister: Will you encourage continued individual growth, as well as
their growth as a united couple?
Guests: We do.
Congregational Hymn
“O Perfect Love” HS 368
OR “Weave” NS 51
Closing Prayer and Blessing
Introduction of the Bride and Groom
Recessional
