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Planning Your Christian Wedding Ceremony

A Christian wedding ceremony consists of several elements. These resources are designed to give you a guide for planning and understanding each element of your Christian wedding ceremony. From sample wedding vows and sample pledges to a step-by-step walk-through of a complete Christian wedding ceremony, these tools will aid you in every step of your planning.

Christian Wedding Traditions and Customs

Many Christian couples don't fully understand their wedding ceremony as a holy act of worship. For a deeper appreciation of your Christian wedding ceremony and to make your special day more meaningful, learn the biblical significance of today's Christian wedding traditions and customs.

Outline of a Christian Wedding Ceremony

This complete outline of a Christian wedding ceremony covers each of the typical elements of a Christian wedding. It is designed to be used as a guide for Christian wedding planning and for understanding each element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

Top Sources for Christian Wedding Vows

Are you searching for the perfect Christian wedding vows for your Christian wedding ceremony? Check out this top list of sources for sample Christian wedding vows.

Wedding Prayers for Marriage Ceremony

The wedding prayer was one of the most memorable moments of our wedding ceremony, as my husband and I knelt before family and friends and dedicated ourselves to God and to each other—forever. Here are a few sample Christian wedding prayers. You may want to consider including one of these in your marriage ceremony.

Christian Wedding Music

Tips for planning and understanding the "Wedding Music" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

Wedding Party Pictures

Tips and advice for handling the wedding party pictures for your Christian wedding ceremony.

Lighting of the Candles

Tips and advice for handling the lighting of the candles for your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Call to Worship

Tips for planning and understanding the "Call to Worship" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Opening Prayer

Tips for planning and understanding the "Opening Prayer" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Giving Away of the Bride

Tips for planning and understanding the "Giving Away of the Bride" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Charge

Tips for planning and understanding "The Charge" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Pledge

Tips for planning and understanding "The Pledge" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Wedding Vows

Tips for planning and understanding the "Wedding Vows" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Exchanging of the Rings

Tips for planning and understanding the "Exchanging of the Rings" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Lighting of the Unity Candle

Tips for planning and understanding the "Lighting of the Unity Candle" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Pronouncement

Tips for planning and understanding "The Pronouncement" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

The Closing Prayer

Tips for planning and understanding "The Closing Prayer" element of your Christian wedding ceremony.

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