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<li>Ushers seat the guests (Prelude music playing)

<li>The Special Music begins.

<li>Mothers/Parents/VIPs enter and light candelabras.

<li>Parents of the Bride and Groom are seated with the Bride`s Mother being seated last.

<li>The Officiant and Groom enter and proceed to the front.

<li>The Bridal party enters and proceeds to the front.

<li>The Ring Bearer and/or Flower Girl enter, proceed to front, sit down.

<li> Music concludes for the Bridal Party.

<li>Ushers unroll the aisle runner.

<li>The audience is asked to rise and welcome the Bride.

<li>Music begins for the Bride’s entrance (Processional music)

<li>The Bride and her escort enter and are met by the Groom.

<li>Bride’s music concludes.

<li>Opening commentary.

<li>Bride and Groom light ~family candles~ to represent their families.

<li>Bride and Groom present flowers to parents.

<li>~Declarations Of Intent~ by Bride and Groom.

<li>First Reading (religious or romantic literature).

<li>Musical interlude (solo, etc.).

<li>Second Reading.

<li>Special Music (musical interlude, or musical and vocal performance)

<li>Exchange of Wedding Vows (Traditional or customized)

<li>Blessing of the Rings.

<li>Exchange of Wedding Rings (Traditional or customized)

<li>Audience recites Lord`s Prayer (Roman Catholic or Protestant version).

<li>Officiant`s Prayer of Blessing for the Bride and Groom.

<li>Bride and Groom light Unity Candle (music in background).

<li>Final commentary.

<li>Bride and Groom kiss.

<li>Introduction of the new couple by the Officiant`s.

<li>Recessional music begins.

<li>Bride and Groom exit.

<li>Bridal party exits and forms reception line.

<li>Officiant`s instructions to the audience.

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