Internet savvy? Type 'Wedding Ceremonies' in your favorite search engine and you'll be given millions of links to sites that can help you find or create the perfect ceremony. You'll be given an endless supply of ideas online and we can help you work anything you find into your perfect ceremony.

Better than that, though, is your own personal experience. Think back to the weddings you've personally attended - what did you like? What did you not like? Chances are, we've seen it, heard it, or have done it and can help you use your personal experience to create your ceremony.

We recommend starting with the readings for your ceremony. Whether religious or not, choose a couple that you like. We'll be able to create a ceremony using the sentiments, ideas, thoughts, and feelings from your readings.

When creating the perfect ceremony, there are many different elements to choose from. Click on each element to be taken to a page with a few ideas to help you get the creative juices flowing. The Order of Service below is for a standard religious ceremony but remember - it can be completely customized to meet your needs and we can even remove all religious references if you'd prefer. Contact us for samples of some of our more recent ceremonies.

1. Prelude
   Music played while everyone is being seated
2. Processional
   Music played while wedding party moves up the aisle to the altar
3. Wedding March
   Special song played as bride moves up the aisle to the altar
4. Call to Worship
   Minister welcomes everyone and invites all to take part in the ceremony of Holy Matrimony.
5. Opening Prayer (Invocation)
   The minister asks God to be present for the ceremony and to give His blessing on the union
   
6. Giving the Bride Away
   Father (or other important person) gives the bride to the groom
7. First Music Selection
   A hymn may be sung by the congregation or a soloist may sing the first song, giving the wedding party the opportunity to "take their places".
8. The Charge to the Bride & Groom
   The minister addresses the bride and groom directly,
   
9. Betrothal (The Pledge)
   The minister asks if the bride & groom are present of their own free will and ready to be married.
10. Readings (Optional)
    One or two scriptural passages read by selected friends or family members
11. Message to the Bride & Groom
    The minister provides a short sermon on what it means to be married.
12. Vows
    This is the central focal point of the ceremony. It is at this time that the Bride & Groom make their promises to each other.
13. Exchange of the Rings
    Rings are the visible sign of an invisible bond between husband and wife. They are given to each other so that all may see that their heart and soul have been pledged to each other.
14. Unity Ceremony
    This symbolizes the joining of two separate lives into one.
15. Pronouncement
    "I now pronounce you..." The official declaration by the minister that the bride and groom are married
16. The Lord's Prayer (Optional)
    The minister asks the congregation and wedding party to join in the Lord's Prayer
17. Closing Prayer/Benediction
    The final statement from the minister asking God to bless the bride and groom.
18. Presentation
    The minister introduces the newly-wed couple
19. Recessional
    Music played while the Bride, Groom, and the rest of the wedding party leave the church.