FI and I will be celebrating the Sacrament of marriage at the Chapel of Saint Thomas Aquinas, located at the University of St. Thomas (my alma mater). We have selected the readings for our Mass, but we still need to select songs. We participated in marriage prep (pre cana) at my church in DC, St. Peter's on Capitol Hill, and it was a wonderful experience.
Ceremony programs
We haven't created the programs yet, but I don't plan on doing anything too crazy with them. I like the design on the lower left, and we could do something similar with the graphic we're using in the rest of our wedding.
Procession
1. FI's mom and dad
2. My mom and dad
3. Bridesmaid #1 (Emily) and Groomsman #1 (Jon)
4. Bridesmaid #2 (Renee) and Groomsman #2 (Nate)
5. Bridesmaid #3 (Ande) and Groomsman #3 (Brock)
6. Matron of Honor (Kristina), escorted by my Man of Honor (James) and FI's Best Man (Matt)
7. Bride and Groom
Our priest will come in from the back; he is not in the procession, nor are our readers.
2. My mom and dad
3. Bridesmaid #1 (Emily) and Groomsman #1 (Jon)
4. Bridesmaid #2 (Renee) and Groomsman #2 (Nate)
5. Bridesmaid #3 (Ande) and Groomsman #3 (Brock)
6. Matron of Honor (Kristina), escorted by my Man of Honor (James) and FI's Best Man (Matt)
7. Bride and Groom
Our priest will come in from the back; he is not in the procession, nor are our readers.
Ceremony (with Mass)
Prelude
Saint Anthony Chorale, Joseph Haydn
Entrance Rite
Processional
Prelude to the Te Deum, Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103, The Lord is Kind and Merciful
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2, 9-18
Gospel Acclamation, Alleluia from Mass of Light
Gospel Reading: John 15:9-12
Homily
Rite of Marriage
Statement of Intentions
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Prayers of the Faithful (Response: “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of Gifts
Eucharistic Acclamations, Mass of Creation
The Lord's Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God, Mass of Creation
Communion, Panis Angelicus, César Franck
Concluding Rite
Presentation of the Couple
Recessional: Royal Fireworks Music (Overture), Georg Friedrich Händel
Postlude: Trumpet Tune, Jeremiah Clarke
Saint Anthony Chorale, Joseph Haydn
Entrance Rite
Processional
Prelude to the Te Deum, Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103, The Lord is Kind and Merciful
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2, 9-18
Gospel Acclamation, Alleluia from Mass of Light
Gospel Reading: John 15:9-12
Homily
Rite of Marriage
Statement of Intentions
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Prayers of the Faithful (Response: “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of Gifts
Eucharistic Acclamations, Mass of Creation
The Lord's Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God, Mass of Creation
Communion, Panis Angelicus, César Franck
Concluding Rite
Presentation of the Couple
Recessional: Royal Fireworks Music (Overture), Georg Friedrich Händel
Postlude: Trumpet Tune, Jeremiah Clarke
