a.
Bride
stands at the entrance of the church with her parents while bridegroom stands
near the kneeler facing the bride.
b.
Priest
blesses the bride with holy water and the procession starts. The congregation
rises to welcome the bride
c.
When
the procession reaches the bridegroom the parents unites the bride with the
groom. They now face the priest
2)
Lighting of Unity Candle
a.
Priest
now explains the meaning of the Unity candle
b.
The
couple lights separately the candles on both sides
(Have someone ready
with a lighted candle)
3)
Holy Mass
a.
Mass
begins
a.
Readings:
Genesis 2:18-24 and Mk 10: 6-9
b.
Homily
(Have someone
appointed to do the reading)
4)
Rite of Marriage
a.
Priest Verifying or questioning your intentions
b.
Vows
(choice): I do
c.
Symbols:
Rings, Thali, Saree (optional), Rosary
d.
Veil,
Presenting, Kiss (optional)
e.
Lighting
the middle candle together – candle ready
5)
Intercessions-Offertory Procession
a.
Offertory-cum-Intercessions
Or Separately
b.
Mass
continues
6)
Special Prayers
a. Special blessing after Our Father; Communion
a. Special blessing after Our Father; Communion
b. Thanksgiving
prayers by the couple
c.
Final
Blessing
7)
Concluding Procedure
a.
Photos:
Couple and priest (i) & with parents (ii)
b.
Signing
registers: couple, witnesses & priest
c.
Thanksgiving
offering to those assisted you.
