the order of service

Order for the Program for the Nuptial Mass

Prelude Music

Introductory Rites
Processional
Gathering Hymn (Congregation)
Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm (sung)
Second Reading 
Gospel 
Homily

Liturgy of Marriage
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
(SUNG Acclamation)
Prayer of the Faithful

The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts 
(Includes the Procession of the Gifts)

The Great Eucharistic Prayer
Eucharistic Acclamations

The Communion Rite
Lord’s Prayer
(Nuptial Blessing)
Sign of Peace
Breaking of the Bread
The Communion Procession with the Congregational
Communion Hymn
The Post-Communion Prayer

The Concluding Rites
Final Blessing
Presentation of the Married Couple
Recessional