Martha Clement, JP (603) 520-8219 ​
Martha Clement
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This is pretty standard format. But there are no rules - pick & choose, add or delete whatever you'd like.
For a smaller wedding, it is usually only the underlined parts,  For a larger wedding in a bigger venue, if there is a wedding planner/event coordinator, that person usually gives direction. 


Processional : I’ll already be up front. Groom and his friends will come in, stand to my left. Music starts and down the aisle comes: bridesmaids, then Maid of Honor, the flower girls, followed by bride & Dad (He’s on your right.) Doesn't have to be the father - anyone special to walk with bride down the aisle.
Dad can give you a kiss, shake groom’s hand, then be seated. If you want more words with the “giving away”,  those words are said after the welcome.

Welcome   I say a few gathering words.

First reading   (OPTIONAL) Something meaningful to you, fitting to the ceremony. It can be read by me or anyone else - a member of the wedding party, friend, or relative. 

Declaration of Intent     The ”I do” question.

Other ritual  - Sand Ceremony, Unity Candle, Tree Planting, Handfasting, etc. Or a second reading could go here as well.

Vows   I say a few things about marriage then begin with vows you have written/chosen. Usually Groom first then Bride.

Rings  Again, I have a few words about the rings, I ask whoever to hand them to me. I say the words you have chosen, and first Groom, then Bride repeat.

Closing Words   Pronouncement
Kiss (wild applause) then Introduction as married couple – more cheers. Two great photo ops.

Recessional – you go first as couple, followed Maid of Honor with Best man, each Bridesmaid with a Groomsman.


Picture
HANDFASTING - I read the words as the aunt who made the ribbons did the tying.
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