Reading: The Wedding Program (The Video Slides)

The Wedding Program
by Henry Reyenga

Your own Wedding Canon

Determine what you are comfortable with first.

Look at the sample PDF of what I use.

Hold a meeting at least two months in advance if possible

Agenda:

• Share the outline and content of what you are comfortable doing first.

• Ask if there are any changes that they can perceive.

Get the Details

Fact Questions:

How many people are standing up?

Do parents all get along? Will they sit together?

What type of feel does the couple want? Traditional, contemporary?

What time and why?

Get the Details

Fact Questions:

What about family volunteers doing a reading or other part in the ceremony?

What about a solo?

What about Musicians verses canned music?

What about video tape or photos?

Get the Details

Fact Questions:

What are the exact pronunciations of the names?

Are their any health issues that effect the ceremony for anyone?

Pastoral Care Issues

Grief Issues that may have to be addressed:

Expectation issues

Any other questions

Message Issues

Favorite Verse

Message Length (10 Minutes)

Look for an Angle