Example program for a Christian wedding
An example wedding program for a church ceremony, with Ruth 1 and 1 Corinthians 13 from the King James Version, vows and the wedding party.
This program belongs to a wedding in a Presbyterian church. After the processional the pastor welcomes everyone and prays. Two friends read from Ruth and from 1 Corinthians, both printed in the King James Version, which you may print freely in the US. After the message come the declaration of intent, the vows and the rings.
The couple's vows are printed in full. The back page thanks the guests and gives the address of the reception.
- Service
- Christian wedding ceremony
- Program
- 8 pages, half-letterAt home: 2 sheets of Letter, printed on both sides and folded
Download the example as a PDF (8 pages, 29 KB)
The names in this example are made up. The texts come from the Ordofolio library.
Look through the program
What’s inside
Prelude and processional
- Prelude
- Seating of the family
- Processional
- Entrance of the bride
Gathering
- Welcome
- Opening prayer
The Word
- Scripture reading: Ruth 1:16-17
- Second reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
- Hymn
- Message
The vows
- Declaration of intent
- Exchange of vows
- Exchange of rings
- Prayer for the couple
- The Lord's Prayer
Closing
- Pronouncement
- Blessing
- The kiss
- Presentation of the couple
- Recessional
After the ceremony
- The wedding party
- Thank you
- Reception