Wedding Planning Guide

 

Outline of a Wedding Mass {Catholic + Catholic}

 

Procession with hymn

 

Altar server with the cross

Priest

Groom [alone or escorted by his parent(s)]

Couples of the wedding party (in reverse order)

Maid (or Matron) of Honor & Best Man

Ring bear

Flower girl

Bride escorted by her parent(s)

 

Welcome

 

Opening Prayer or Collect

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gloria (except Advent & Lent)

 

First Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

Responsorial Psalm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alleluia Verse

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homily

 

Questions of Intent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange & Reception of Vows

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessing of Rings

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Universal Prayer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation of the Gifts

 

Prayer Over the Gifts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eucharistic Preface

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuptial Blessing after Lord's Prayer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sign of Peace

 

Communion

 

Prayer after Communion

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Blessing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction of the Couple

• I am proud to introduce to you for the first time: Mr. & Mrs. John Doe

• I am proud to introduce to you for the first time: John & Jan Doe

 

Recession with hymn

 

Server with the cross

Bride & Groom

Wedding Party

Ring Bear & Flower Girl

Parents of the Bride & Groom (optional)

Priest

 

Receiving Line (front steps or vestibule)