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.
You can go our "marriage"
page some Biblical passages about marriage, marriage customs and
when various English words associated with marriage came into
use.
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. Those whom God has joined
together, let none separate!
Introduction
It is my privileged to
present to you Mr. and Mrs. _________ !
The
Recessional
Prayer and Directions
Receiving
Line
___1.
Clear with Pastor
Date and time of wedding?
Date and time of rehearsal?
Music selections?
___2.
Wedding announcements
Printed?
Mailed?
Inform the local newspaper?
Inform church newsletter?
___3.
Members of the wedding party
Chosen?
Informed?
Confirmed?
___4.
Flowers arranged for
Which florist?
What are they to provide?
When are they to be delivered?
___5.
Photographer and Video
Who?
What pictures to be taken?
When to be taken?
___6.
Rings
Who will have them?
___7.
Marriage License
Has it been obtained?
Who will give it to the pastor?
Who will be witnesses?
Who will return it?
___8.
Rehearsal
Date and Time?
People involved?
Rehearsal Dinner?
Who, when and where?
Invitations?
___9.
Sound System & Recording
Sound Committee Contacted?
Clarified use and needs?
__10.
Ushers, Lobby & Reception
Responsibilities of Ushers?
Guest book tables?
Where will gifts be taken?
Who will take them?
Decorations for reception?
Servers?
Contact Kitchen coordinator?
