Wedding Liturgy Preparation

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- Wedding Liturgy Preparation
  
  Here are some helpful tips and resources as you plan for your upcoming wedding liturgy.
  
  Resources
  • Click here to view reading and responsorial psalm options
  • Click here for information about planning music
  
  Worship Aid/Program Templates
  • Liturgy of the Word only - Canva Template
  • Liturgy of the Word only - Microsoft Word
  • Liturgy of the Word only - Pages (Mac or iOS)
  • Liturgy of the Word only - Google Doc (File/Make a Copy to edit)
  • Full Mass with Communion - Microsoft Word
  • Full Mass with Communion - Pages (Mac or iOS)
  • Full Mass with Communion - Google Doc (File/Make a Copy)
  
  Preparation
  Regarding the preparation of the liturgy, the Order of Matrimony says the following:
  
  The celebration itself of the Sacrament must be diligently prepared, as far as possible, with the engaged couple. Marriage should normally be celebrated within Mass. Nevertheless, with due regard both for the necessities of pastoral care and for the way in which the prospective spouses and those present participate in the life of the Church, the pastor should decide whether it would be preferable to propose that Marriage be celebrated within or outside of Mass. The following should be chosen with the engaged couple, as the circumstances so suggest: the readings from Sacred Scripture, which will be explained in the Homily; the form for expressing mutual consent; the formularies for the blessing of rings, for the Nuptial Blessing, for the intentions of the Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful, and for the chants. Moreover, attention should also be given to the appropriate use of options provided in the rite as well as to local customs, which may be observed if appropriate.
- Liturgy Planning Form
  
  The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  Fill out and submit this form at least 6 weeks prior to your wedding date. You will receive a copy of your submission via email. If you have any questions, contact Karina Miranda at [email protected] or 919-973-0008
  
  Contact Information
  
  Name of person filling out form REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Liturgy Details
  
  Wedding Date REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Wedding Time REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Number expected to attend REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an integer (number).
  
  Full Mass or Liturgy of the Word? REQUIRED
  You should talk to the priest or deacon preparing you for matrimony about this decision
  Full Mass (with Communion) Liturgy of the Word only (no Communion) Not yet decided Please fill out this field.
  
  If Full Mass, Names of those bringing forward bread and wine
  At least two people
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Rehearsal Date
  Leave blank if not yet scheduled or you don't know
  Please enter a date.
  
  Livestream requested (dependent on volunteers) REQUIRED
  Livestream can be viewed via the parish website. Archived video can be sent by request following the wedding.
  Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Rehearsal Time
  Leave blank if not yet scheduled or you don't know
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Wedding Couple
  
  Name of the Groom REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of the Bride REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Clergy
  
  Name of Main Presider (Priest or Deacon) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Any other clergy assisting? If so, list below. REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Names and titles of assisting clergy, if any. Please enter valid data.
  
  Main Witnesses
  
  Name of Best Man (Witness 1) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Maid/Matron of Honor (Witness 2) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Number of Groomsmen, if any REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Groomsman 1
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 2
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 3
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 4
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 5
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 6
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 7
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Groomsman 8
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Number of Bridesmaids, if any REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Bridesmaid 1
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 2
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 3
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 4
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 5
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 6
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 7
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridesmaid 8
  
  Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Parents (if they will be present)
  
  Name of the Father of the Groom Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of the Mother of the Groom Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of the Father of the Bride Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of the Mother of the Bride Please enter valid data.
  
  Children
  
  Name of Flower Girl(s) (optional) Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Ring Bearer (optional) Please enter valid data.
  
  Liturgy of the Word
  
  Click here to view all options for the readings and responsorial psalm. Page numbers below correspond to this document.
  
  First Reading (begin on page 1) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Name of Reader for First Reading REQUIRED
  Readers should be able to attend the rehearsal
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Sung Responsorial Psalm (begin on page 12) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Second Reading (begin on page 15) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Name of Reader for the Second Reading REQUIRED
  Readers should be able to attend the rehearsal
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gospel Reading (begin on page 29) REQUIRED
  Read by priest or deacon
  Please fill out this field.
  
  Name of Reader(s) for Prayer of the Faithful/Intercessions REQUIRED
  Can be one or two people, can be one of the Readers of the First or Second Readings if needed
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Music
  
  Click here for instruction about planning music, musician fees, and to see a list and listen to possible selections. Please do not submit this planning form before speaking with the director of music, Jeff Rice.
  
  List any requested Prelude music (optional)
  If no selections are listed, quiet music will be played for about 10 minutes leading up to the beginning of the liturgy.
  Please enter valid data.
  
  Wedding Party Procession REQUIRED
  Accompanies parents, grandparents, groomsmen, bridesmaids, best man, maid/matron of honor, ring bearer, and flower girl(s)
  Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Bridal or Wedding Couple Procession (if walking together) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Recessional REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Offertory (only select if full Mass with Communion) Please enter valid data.
  
  Communion (only select if full Mass with Communion) Please enter valid data.
  
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