Sample Wedding Ceremony Program Optional ceremony elements 1.Prelude Name of Song 2.Seating of the Guests 3.Seating of the Mothers / Parents Lighting of the Candles for Unity Candle 4.Procession of the Bridal Party Bridal Party #1 The Minister, Groom & Groomsmen take their places followed by Bridal Party #2 The Minister & Groom enter, the Groomsmen escort Bridal Party 5.Procession of the Bride 6.The Greeting 7.The Presentation of the Bride Prayer / Scripture Reading / Poem, 8.Wedding Homily / Message 9.Exchange of Vows 10. Exchange of Rings A. Lighting of the Unity Candle B. Hand Ceremony, Other Ceremony) C. Song / Soloist / Reading) 11. Pronouncement of Marriage 12. Wedding Kiss Rose Ceremony 13. Blessing and Benediction / Prayer 14. Presentation of the Couple 15. Recessional Bubble, Butterfly, Dove,