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The content of marriage ceremonies vary depending on where you will be married, your officiant, and your religious affiliation (if any). However, most ceremonies include the following key elements, each of which can be adapted to create a very personalized service. The extent to which each element can be altered should be discussed with your officiant ahead of time to ensure you stay within any religious or other guidelines.

Processional: Here comes the bride...and the rest of the wedding party.

Giving the Bride Away: A teary moment no matter how you choose to handle it.

Welcome: Usually given by the officiant, once everyone in the processional has taken his/her place at the altar.

Giving Away of the Bride: By her father, both parents, another close male friend or family member (or can be omitted).

Vows: The big moment...usually groom before bride.

Exchange of Rings: Another big moment...again, usually groom gives bride her ring first.

Recessional: Out goes the happy couple... and the crowd goes wild!

Receiving Line: Welcome to our party!!

Each religious denomination includes many more elements in the marriage ceremony, some of which may be personalized by you and your groom.

Catholic Nuptial Mass

Protestant Marriage

Jewish Marriage

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