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A Christian
Wedding
Wedding
Ceremony
Processional
Preparation
Check List
Wedding
Information
Purity
Covenant
Wedding
Agreement
Blended
Wedding Ceremony
Seniors
Wedding Ceremony
Vows of
Re-affirmation
A
Christian Wedding
The Pastors and staff at
Cheyenne Berean consider
it a privilege to assist
you in your wedding
plans.
As the traditional
wedding ceremony reminds
us, “Marriage is an
honorable estate,
instituted by God,
regulated by His
commandments and blessed
by His Son, the Lord
Jesus Christ. Because
marriage has been
established by God for
the welfare and
happiness of mankind it
is not to be entered
into unadvisedly or
lightly; but reverently,
discreetly, advisedly,
and in the fear of God.”
We are committed to
providing Christian
counseling and a
Christian wedding
ceremony that will
enable those being
married to have every
advantage as they start
a new life together in
Christ.
Scripture warns about
premarital sexual
intimacy. Statistics
bear this out. The
percentage of those who
divorce dramatically
increases if they have
been involved in
premarital activity.
Therefore, each couple
will be asked about
their situation and all
couples will be required
to enter into a purity
covenant. As you are probably
aware, there are various
Biblical approaches to
the difficult subject of
divorce and remarriage.
Here at Cheyenne Berean
each pastor has the
liberty to follow his
conscience in this area.
If you have been
previously married,
please be gracious and
understand that the
situation requires that
you find out a pastor’s
particular view.
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Wedding Ceremony
(see
below for
blended and
senior
ceremonies)
Prelude Music
Placement of the Groom
Processional
Call to Worship
Honored guests, you have
been invited by ________
and ________ to share in
one of the happiest
moments of their lives.
Because they have each
entered into an eternal
and personal
relationship with the
Lord Jesus Christ by
trusting in Him alone to
pay the penalty for
their sins, it is their
intention that this
wedding ceremony be a
worship service and not
simply a legal or social
occasion. You are
invited to Worship the
Lord Jesus Christ!
Prayer
Statement of Purpose
Dear family and friends,
we are gathered here in
the presence of God, and
these witnesses, to join
together ________ and
________ and in holy
marriage. Marriage is a
sacred covenant,
instituted by God,
regulated by His
commandments and blessed
by His Son, the Lord
Jesus Christ. Because
marriage has been
established by God for
the welfare and
happiness of mankind, it
is not to be entered
into unadvisedly or
lightly; but reverently,
thoughtfully,
deliberately and in the
fear of God. Into this
holy union, this man and
woman come to be joined.
The Giving Away of the
Bride
Who gives this woman to
be married to this man?
"Her mother and I"
MOVE TO THE PLATFORM
Song
Scripture Reading
Wedding Meditation
Moses, Christ, and Paul
give the same
instruction concerning
the union of a man and a
woman, "a man will leave
his father and mother
and be united to his
wife, and the two will
become one flesh."
Christ also adds,
“Therefore what God has
joined together, let man
not separate." As you
join your lives together
in this holy union you
must leave your parents;
cleave to one another
exclusively; weave your
lives together; and
believe that this union
should and will last by
God’s grace and mercy.
When by faith you commit
yourself to these
truths, then you will
receive the blessing
ordained by God for your
marriage. Finally
remember that there is
something you each must
do to make your marriage
successful, according to
the Apostle Paul, the
husband “must love his
wife” and the wife “must
respect her husband.”
(Genesis 2:24;
Matthew
19:5;
Mark 10:8-9,
Ephesians 5:31-33).
Questions of Intention
________ will you have
this Woman to be your
lawful wife, freely
accepting the solemn
responsibilities of the
sacred marriage
covenant? Will you live
together in accordance
with God's Holy Word?
Will you love her,
comfort her, honor and
support her in sickness
and in health? Will you,
forsaking all others,
keep yourself only unto
her both emotionally and
physically, so long as
you both shall live? If
so, say I WILL!
________ will you have
this Man to be your
lawful husband, freely
accepting the solemn
responsibilities of the
sacred marriage
covenant? Will you live
together in accordance
with God's Holy Word?
Will you respect him,
comfort him, honor and
support him in sickness
and in health? Will you,
forsaking all others,
keep yourself only unto
him both emotionally and
physically, so long as
you both shall live? If
so, say I WILL!
The Exchange of
Vows (Join hands)
Without reservation, I
enter this union
promising my
faithfulness, tenderness
and submission, to you
and to Christ. I will
allow Christ to be the
heart of our marriage as
the one that we will
mutually honor, love and
serve.
I, ________ take you,
________ ; to be my
wife; to have and to
hold; from this day
forward; for better for
worse; for richer for
poorer; in sickness and
in health; to love,
trust and serve; so long
as we both shall live;
according to God's Holy
Word.
Without reservation I
enter this union
promising my
faithfulness, tenderness
and submission, to you
and to Christ. I will
allow Christ to be the
heart of our marriage as
the one that we will
mutually honor, love and
serve.
I, ________ , take you,
________ , to be my
husband; to have and to
hold; from this day
forward; for better for
worse; for richer for
poorer; in sickness and
in health; to respect,
trust and serve; so long
as we both shall live;
according to God's Holy
Word.
The Exchange of Rings
What gifts do you
exchange as a reminder
that you will perform
these vows and value
each other above all
other human
relationships and
interests? (These Rings)
________ and ________
will you accept these
rings as a reminder of
your commitment to these
vows? If so, say We
WILL!
The circle of a ring is
a reminder that marital
faithfulness and love
should be never ending.
The gold that makes up
the ring is a reminder
that the golden presence
of Christ is needed to
fulfill the marriage
vows.
I ________ , give to you
________ , this ring as
a symbol and a promise
of my constant faith and
abiding love.
I ________ , give to you
________ , this ring as
a symbol and a promise
of my constant faith and
abiding love.
These rings that you
have now exchanged stand
as a lifelong reminder
of your promised faith
and mutual commitment to
each other. They are to
be a constant reminder
of this sacred service,
and of the holy bonds of
marriage, by which you
are now bound till death
shall separate you. “The
grace of the Lord Jesus
be with God's people.
Amen!” (Revelation
22:21)
Song
Lighting of Unity Candle
Prayer
"You may kiss your
bride"
Congratulations
The Presentation
For as much as ________
and ________ have freely
entered into the sacred
covenant of marriage and
have witnessed the same
before God and this
gathering, and have
promised their love and
faithfulness to each
other, and having
declared the same by the
giving and receiving of
rings, and by joining of
hands; I pronounce that
they are Husband and
Wife, in the name of the
Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Let nobody break
these bonds,
which God has
designed to be
inseparable!
(Matthew
19:6)
Introduction
It is my privileged to
present to you Mr. and
Mrs. _________ !
The Recessional
Prayer and Directions
Receiving Line
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Processional
Groom’s Grandparents
Bride’s Grandparents
Groom’s Parents
Bride's Mother
~~~~~
Candle lighters
~~~~~
Minister
Groom
Best Man
~~~~~
Bride’s Maids and
Groom’s Men
Maid of Honor
Flower Girl and Ring
Bearer
~~~~~
Bride and Father
~~~~~
Recessional leaves in
reverse order
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Preparation Check List
___1. Clear with Pastor
___2. Wedding
announcements
___3. Members of the
wedding party
-
Chosen?
-
Informed?
-
Confirmed?
___4. Flowers arranged
for
___5. Photographer and
Video
___6. Rings
___7. Marriage License
___8. Rehearsal
-
Date and Time?
-
People involved?
-
Rehearsal
Dinner?
-
Who, when and where?
-
Invitations?
___9. Sound System
and
Recording
__10. Ushers, Lobby
and
Reception
-
Responsibilities of
Ushers?
-
Guest book tables?
-
Where will gifts be
taken?
-
Who will take them?
-
Decorations for
reception?
-
Servers?
-
Contact Kitchen
coordinator?
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Wedding Information
Purity Covenant
Wedding Agreement
-
We have read Purity
Covenant, the Wedding
Policy and Premarital
Counseling Policy of
Cheyenne Berean Church
and we agree to abide by
them.
________________________
Bride’s Signature
________________________
Groom’s Signature
________________________
Date
____________________________
Pastor’s Signature
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Blended
Wedding Ceremony
Processional
Music
Introductions
Bride and Children
Groom and Children
Call to Worship
Honored guests,
you have been
invited by this
couple to share
in the one of
the happiest
moments in their
lives. Because
___________ and
___________ have
entered into an
eternal and
personal
relationship
with the Lord
Jesus Christ by
trusting Him
alone to pay the
penalty for
their sins, it
is their
intentions that
this wedding
ceremony be a
worship service
and not simply a
legal or social
occasion. You
are invited to
Worship the Lord
Jesus Christ
with __________
and __________ .
Prayer
Scripture Reading
Wedding Meditation
Questions of
Intention
___________
will you have
this Woman to be
your wife,
freely accepting
the solemn
responsibilities
of the sacred
marriage
covenant? Will
you live
together
according to
God's Holy Word?
Will you love
her, comfort
her, honor and
support her in
sickness and in
health? Will
you, forsaking
all others, keep
yourself only
unto her both
emotionally and
physically, so
long as you both
shall live? If
so, say I will!
___________
without
reservation do
you pledge to
love ___________
and be a
faithful loving
father to them?
Do you freely
accept the
charge of caring
for them
emotionally,
physically and
spiritually?
Will you in
tenderness and
with
understanding,
bring them up in
the nurture and
admonition of
the Lord from
this day
forward? If so,
say I will!
___________ will
you have this
Man to be your
husband, freely
accepting the
solemn
responsibilities
of the sacred
marriage
covenant? Will
you live
together
according to
God's Holy Word?
Will you respect
him, comfort
him, honor and
support him in
sickness and in
health? Will
you, forsaking
all others, keep
yourself only
unto him both
emotionally and
physically, so
long as you both
shall live? If
so, say I will!
___________
without
reservation do
you pledge to
love ___________
and be a
faithful, loving
mother to them?
Do you freely
accept the
charge of caring
for them
emotionally,
physically and
spiritually?
Will you in
tenderness and
with
understanding,
bring them up in
the nurture and
admonition of
the Lord from
this day
forward? If so,
say I will!
Joining of Hands and
Vows
(___________ )
Without
reservation, I
enter this union
promising my
faithfulness,
tenderness and
submission, to
you and to
Christ. I will
allow Christ to
be the heart of
our marriage as
the one that we
will mutually
honor, love and
serve.
I, ___________
take you,
___________ ; to
be my wife; to
have and to
hold; from this
day forward; for
better for
worse; for
richer for
poorer; in
sickness and in
health; to love,
trust and serve;
so long as we
both shall live;
according to
God's Holy Word.
(___________ )
Without
reservation I
enter this union
promising my
faithfulness,
tenderness and
submission, to
you and to
Christ. I will
allow Christ to
be the heart of
our marriage as
the one that we
will mutually
honor, love and
serve.
I, ___________ ,
take you,
___________ , to
be my husband;
to have and to
hold; from this
day forward; for
better for
worse; for
richer for
poorer; in
sickness and in
health; to
respect, trust
and serve; so
long as we both
shall live;
according to
God's Holy Word.
The Exchange of
Rings
What token do
you give in
pledge that you
will perform
these vows and
value each other
above all other
human
relationships
and interests?
(These Rings)
The circle of a
ring is a
reminder that
marital
faithfulness and
love should be
never ending.
The precious
metal that makes
up the ring is a
reminder that
the precious
presence of
Christ is needed
to fulfill the
marriage vows.
__________ and
___________ will
you accept these
rings as a
reminder of your
commitment to
these vows? If
so, say we will!
I ___________ ,
give to you
___________ ,
this ring as a
symbol and a
promise of my
constant faith
and abiding
love. Wear this
ring with joy as
a reminder of
our mutual and
enduring bond.
I ___________
give you
___________ ,
this ring as a
symbol and a
promise of my
constant faith
and abiding
love. Wear this
ring with joy as
a reminder of
our mutual and
enduring bond.
These rings that
you have
exchanged stand
as a lifelong
reminder of your
promised faith
and mutual
commitment to
each other. They
are to be a
constant
reminder of this
sacred service,
and of the holy
bonds of
marriage, by
which you are
now bound till
death shall
separate you.
“The grace of
the Lord Jesus
be with God's
people. Amen!” (Revelation
22:21)
Prayer
You May Kiss Your
Bride and Wife!
Pronouncement
For as much as
___________ and
___________ have
freely entered
into the sacred
covenant and
bonds of
marriage and
have witnessed
the same before
God and this
gathering, and
have promised
their love and
faithfulness to
each other, and
having declared
the same by the
giving and
receiving of
rings, and by
joining of
hands; I
pronounce that
they are Husband
and Wife, in the
name of the
Father, and of
the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.
Let nobody break
these bonds,
which God has
designed to be
inseparable! (Matthew
19:6)
Celebration of the
Family
___________ and
___________ are
joined today by
new sisters
___________ ,
new brothers
___________ .
May God bless
them as they
build a new
Christian home
together.
___________ :
___________ ,
today as I marry
your mom, I
welcome you into
our family. I
recognize you
are a precious
gift from God. I
promise to
comfort you and
care for you, to
protect you and
provide for you,
to guide you and
listen to you
and most of all
to love you with
all my heart all
the days of our
lives. (Give
gift)
___________ :
___________ ,
today as I marry
your dad, I
welcome you into
our family. I
recognize you
are a precious
gift from God. I
promise to
comfort you and
care for you, to
protect you and
provide for you,
to guide you and
listen to you
and most of all
to love you with
all my heart all
the days of our
lives. (Give
gift)
Family Dedication
Prayer
Introduction
It is my privilege
to introduce to you
a new family
___________ and
___________ ,
___________ ,
___________ ,
___________ ,
and ___________
Recessional
Directions to
Reception
Reception Prayer
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Seniors Wedding Ceremony
Prelude Music
Processional
The Bride
Assembly Stands
Call to Worship
Honored guests,
you have been
invited by
__________ and
__________ to
share in one of
the happiest
moments of their
lives. Because
they have each
entered into an
eternal and
personal
relationship
with the Lord
Jesus Christ by
trusting in Him
alone to pay the
penalty for
their sins, it
is their
intention that
this wedding
ceremony be a
worship service
and not simply a
legal or social
occasion. You
are invited to
Worship the Lord
Jesus Christ!
Prayer
Assembly Sits
Statement of Purpose
Dear family and
friends, we are
gathered here in
the presence of
God, and these
witnesses, to
join together
__________ and
__________ and
in holy
marriage.
Marriage is a
sacred covenant,
instituted by
God, regulated
by His
commandments and
blessed by His
Son, the Lord
Jesus Christ.
Because marriage
has been
established by
God for the
welfare and
happiness of
mankind, it is
not to be
entered into
unadvisedly or
lightly; but
reverently,
thoughtfully,
deliberately and
in the fear of
God. Into this
holy union, this
man and woman
come to be
joined.
The Giving Away of
the Bride
Who gives this woman
to be married to
this man? (Her
Children)
Scripture Reading
Wedding Meditation
Music
Questions of
Intention
__________ will
you have
__________ to be
your lawful
wife, freely
accepting the
solemn
responsibilities
of the sacred
marriage
covenant? Will
you live
together in
accordance with
God's Holy Word?
Will you love
__________ ,
comfort her,
honor and
support her in
sickness and in
health? Will you
honor her
responsibilities
to her children
and
grandchildren?
Will you,
forsaking all
others, keep
yourself only
unto __________
both emotionally
and physically,
so long as you
both shall live?
If so, say I
WILL!
__________ will
you have
__________ to be
your lawful
husband, freely
accepting the
solemn
responsibilities
of the sacred
marriage
covenant? Will
you live
together in
accordance with
God's Holy Word?
Will you respect
__________ ,
comfort him,
honor and
support him in
sickness and in
health? Will you
honor his
responsibilities
to his children
and
grandchildren?
Will you,
forsaking all
others, keep
yourself only
unto __________
both emotionally
and physically,
so long as you
both shall live?
If so, say I
WILL!
Joining of Hands and
Exchange of Vows
(__________ )
Without
reservation, I
enter this
union, promising
my faithfulness,
tenderness and
submission, to
you and to
Christ. I will
allow Christ, to
be the heart of
our marriage, as
the one that we
will mutually
love and serve.
__________ , I
will eagerly
obey the command
to love you!
I, __________
take you,
__________ ; to
be my wife; to
have and to
hold; from this
day forward; for
better for
worse; for
richer for
poorer; in
sickness and in
health; to love,
trust and serve;
so long as we
both shall live;
according to
God's Holy Word.
(__________ )
Without
reservation, I
enter this
union, promising
my faithfulness,
tenderness and
submission, to
you and to
Christ. I will
allow Christ, to
be the heart of
our marriage, as
the one that we
will mutually
love and serve.
__________ , I
will eagerly
obey the command
to respect you!
I, __________ ,
take you,
__________ , to
be my husband;
to have and to
hold; from this
day forward; for
better for
worse; for
richer for
poorer; in
sickness and in
health; to
respect, trust
and serve; so
long as we both
shall live;
according to
God's Holy Word.
The Exchange of
Rings
What gifts do
you exchange as
a reminder that
you will perform
these vows and
value each other
above all other
human
relationships
and interests?
(These Rings)
__________ and
__________ will
you accept these
rings as a
reminder of your
commitment to
these vows? If
so, say We WILL!
The circle of a
ring is a
reminder that
marital
faithfulness and
love should be
never ending.
The gold that
makes up the
ring is a
reminder that
the golden
presence of
Christ is needed
to fulfill the
marriage vows.
I __________ ,
give to you
__________ ,
this ring as a
symbol and a
promise of my
constant faith
and abiding
love. I
__________ ,
give to you
__________ ,
this ring as a
symbol and a
promise of my
constant faith
and abiding
love.
The ring is a
wonderful
reminder of
Jesus'
unconditional,
unbroken,
sacrificial love
for each of us.
As often as you
look at these
rings be
reminded of the
love Christ has
for each of you,
and the love you
are to have for
each other."
They are to be a
constant
reminder of this
sacred service,
and of the holy
bonds of
marriage, by
which you are
now bound till
death shall
separate you.
“The grace of
the Lord Jesus
be with God's
people. Amen!” (Revelation
22:21)
Prayer
The Pronouncement
For as much as
__________ and
__________ have
acknowledged the
grace of God
upon their lives
in bringing them
together, and
have freely
entered into the
sacred covenant
of marriage and
have witnessed
the same before
God and this
gathering, and
have promised
their love and
faithfulness to
each other, and
having declared
the same by the
giving and
receiving of
rings, and by
joining of
hands; I
pronounce that
they are Husband
and Wife, in the
name of the
Father, and of
the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit;
__________ and
__________ are
now two lives
united in the
grace and plan
of God.
Let nobody break
these bonds,
which God has
designed to be
inseparable! (Matthew
19:6)
Congratulations
You may kiss your
bride!
The Presentation
It is now my
joyful privilege
to introduce to
you, for the
very first time
Mr. And
Mrs.__________
The Recessional
Prayer for Reception
and Directions
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Vows of
Re-affirmation
Husband:
Without reservation,
I remain this union
and re-pledge my
faithfulness, love,
and submission to
you and to Christ. I
will allow Christ to
be the heart of our
marriage as the one
that we will
mutually honor, love
and serve. I
reaffirm to you,
that you are the one
I will continue to
have and to hold;
from this day
forward; for better
for worse; for
richer for poorer;
in sickness and in
health; to love,
trust and serve; so
long as we both
shall live;
according to God's
Holy Word.
Wife:
Without reservation,
I remain in this
union pledging my
faithfulness, love,
and submission to
you and to Christ. I
will allow Christ to
be the heart of our
marriage as the one
that we will
mutually honor, love
and serve. I
reaffirm to you,
that you are the one
I will continue to
have and to hold;
from this day
forward; for better
for worse; for
richer for poorer;
in sickness and in
health; to respect,
trust and serve; so
long as we both
shall live;
according to God's
Holy Word
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