Nuts and bolts for planning a wedding liturgy

Introduction1. The Marriage Canon: What the Church Requires2. The Officiant The Civil Law The Church's Law3. The Choice of Liturgy On Whether to Have the Eucharist An Outline of Wedding Possibilities A Note on Place4. And So It Begins ... Eligibility to Marry The Civil Side The Sacred Side5. Premarital Instruction6. Witnessing and Registration7. For Those Already Married8. When Not to Wed9. Planning the Liturgy When and Where? Big or Small? The Cast of Characters Layout of the Church: Inside Layout of the Church Grounds Flowers and Décor Wedding Planners Photography Music Receptions and Where They Happen Family and Friends Sextons Rings and Symbols Bulletins and Programs The Wedding Rehearsal Final Preparation About Arriving on Time10. Walking Through the Liturgies Before the Celebration A Note on the Post-Celebration The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage (BCP and 2) The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage11. Sample Forms Marriage Information and Application Information Concerning the Couple Concerning the Ceremony Guide to Planning the Liturgy: Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage Guide to Planning the Liturgy: Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2 Guide to Planning the Liturgy: Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage The Declaration of Intention A Traditional Wedding ServiceA Glossary