A01 Select and explain the important aspects of a Christian Wedding

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A01 – Select and explain the important aspects of a Christian Wedding

On arrival of the bride at the front of the church, the Minister begins the ceremony by welcoming the congregation. The couple will already have discussed with the minister whether a hymn is to be sung or the Minister will do a reading.

The couple will stand together in front of the Minister while he introduces them to the congregation and explains the meaning of marriage to them.

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The Minister now gives everyone at the wedding the opportunity to declare if they know of a reason why the couple may not legally be married. A short pause allows for anyone to answer.  If nobody speaks out the couple then make the promises that they will love, comfort, honour and protect each other during their lifetime. The Minister asks the couple’s families to support and uphold them in the marriage in the years to come. The Minister asks the congregation to pray silently and asks God to bless the couple.

A reading from the Bible follows the prayer.

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