Step by Step Instructions for your Ceremony:

1.  Prelude: instrumental music. Seat guests, then grandparents, then parents. Possible vocal solo before people enter.
2. Entry of Pastor/Officiate, groom and best man
3. Cue for music change. 
4. Ladies enter alone or escorted.
5. Children involved enter
6. Music cues bride’s entry either escorted or alone. All stand. Bride and Father enter or bride enters alone.
7. Officiate: Welcome, be seated, remarks,  "Who gives this woman to this man"
8. Father sits down or one who gives bride away.
9. Officiate shifts to bring couple up to face officiate.
10. Officiate gives word of encouragement to couple, perhaps a prayer, vocal solo
11. VOWS - bride and groom face each other; repeat I DO
12. RINGS - exchange with short repeated statements and follows vows naturally
13. Prayer of Blessing for couple - optional
14. Unity Candle, blending of sands, exchange of a rose, Friend or Family Speaks
15. Pronouncement - of husband and wife, you may kiss the bride - this cues their exit
16. Recessional with announcement to applause for Mr . Mrs ___. Officiate gives announcement in regards to reception
17. Wedding License  - photo with officiate and signing by witnesses and couple of license.