Wedding Ceremony Structure
Below is an example of a typical Wedding ceremony structure in Ireland.
Bridal entrance song
Entrance of the Bride & Bridesmaids
Celebrant Welcome & Introduction
Ritual 1 - Example Remembrance Candle
Poem 1
Bridging song
Poem 2
Ritual 2 - Example Unity candle Part 1
Celebrant - 4 suggestions to couple
COUPLES STORY & JOURNEY: Celebrant tells the Couple's Story & Journey
Legal Impediments where a legal Wedding is taking place.
Wedding Vows
Celebrant hand poem
Exchange of rings
Couple Personal Vow’s if desired
Declaration of Marriage
Ritual 2 - Unity candle part two
Signing of the Marriage register
Music for signing of marriage register
Ritual 3 - for example handfasting or 5 short reflections
Celebrant closing of the ceremony
Final proclamation
Music - Recessional for Couple going back down the aisle