The general outline for a Catholic Marriage Rite:
GATHERING MUSIC (20 MINUTES)
SEATING MUSIC
Groom's Mother by TBD
followed by Groom's Father
Groom's Grandparents
Bride's Grandparents
Bride's Mother by TBD
Entry of Groom's Party and Officiant
PROCESSIONAL MUSIC NO. 1
Ring Bearer
Bridal Attendant #1
Bridal Attendant #2
Bridal Attendant #3
Maid of Honor
Flower Girl
PROCESSIONAL MUSIC NO. 2
Bride with Escort
Presentation of Bride to Groom
Greeting and Welcome (Officiant)
(Possible lighting of the tapers for the Unity Candle ceremony later) (Mothers/Couple)
Liturgy of the Word:
Old Testament Reading (Reader #1)
Responsorial (Reader #2)
New Testament Reading (Reader #3)
(If no Responsorial, then possibly Song-Musical Interlude)
Gospel (Officiant)
Homily
Rite of Marriage:
Consent and Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
(Optional) Unity Candle Ceremony
General Intercessions (Officiant provides)
Nuptial Blessing
Group "Our Father"
Solemn Blessings
(Possible Roses to Moms-in-law)
RECESSIONAL MUSIC