Church Wedding Order of Service Example
A church wedding follows a fairly traditional order. Your vicar or minister will confirm the details, but this example shows the usual shape and wording you can build from.
Before the ceremony
The cover and a short welcome set the scene as guests arrive and take their seats.
The Marriage of Eleanor & James
in the sight of God and before this congregation
The ceremony in full
A traditional Church of England running order looks much like this:
Processional Hymn — "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"
The Welcome and Introduction
First Reading — 1 Corinthians 13
The Declarations
The Vows
The Giving of Rings
The Proclamation and Blessing of the Marriage
Hymn — "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer"
The Prayers
Signing of the Register
Recessional
Drop your hymns, readings and names into an elegant design and have your order of service printed and ready.
Design your order of service