Wedding Ceremony Samples
Below is a collection of wedding ceremony elements to help you and your fiancé(e) build your dream ceremony. If you’ve been asked to put together a ceremony script for someone else — welcome, you’re in the right place too.
Have questions? Contact MarryingMarc. Already working with me? Head to Ceremony Selections to build your ceremony.
Sections in bold are part of traditional wedding ceremonies, presented in the traditional order.
- Opening Words and Introduction
- Chuppah Ceremony
- Prayers and Blessings
- Blessing to the Four Directions
- Handfasting Ceremony
- Giving Away the Bride
- Those With Us In Spirit
- Readings, Poems
- Hands Ceremony
- Declaration of Consent (“I Do’s”)
- Mother’s Rose Ceremony
- Introduction to the Exchange of Vows
- Exchange of Wedding Vows
- Ring Warming Ceremony
- Introduction to the Exchange of Rings
- Exchange of Wedding Rings
- Blessing of the Rings
- Family Medallion Ceremony
- Wood Branding Ceremony
- Seven Blessings
- Veil, Cord, Coins
- Jumping the Broom
- Wine Ceremony
- Unity Candle Ceremony
- Sand Ceremony
- Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony
- Rose/Flower Ceremony
- Love Letter and Wine Box Ceremony
- Affirmation of the Community
- Bride and Groom Thank You
- Blessing of the Marriage
- Pronouncement of Marriage
- Ribbons, Doves, Butterflies & Bubbles
- Breaking the Glass
- Presentation of Couple
If you’d like help putting your ceremony together, contact me to learn about the ceremony preparation package designed for you.