Quaker Wedding Program

Religious elements or traditions can enrich a wedding ceremony, but determining what to include in the program to reflect your beliefs as a couple can be difficult. We've gathered sample programs from several religions to get you started. Use them as a guide and add your own spin to make your wedding day a truly personal affair.

Quaker Wedding Program

Front Cover

A Meeting for Worship
To Celebrate the joining of
Bride's Name and Groom's Name
In Marriage
Date and Time
Meetinghouse Name
City, State

Inside Page 1

Explanation of the ceremony: A member of the meeting will explain the Quaker ceremony traditions to wedding guests.

All in attendance participate in silent worship and meditation.

When the couple feels moved to do so, they will rise, take each other by the hand, and exchange vows and rings before God and their friends.

The couple then signs the marriage certificate (to be presented and read aloud by Groom's father).

Return to silent worship from which all are welcome to share as they are moved, leaving a period of silence for reflection between messages. Brief, heartfelt words are often best; songs, poems, and even humor are acceptable. You may find you are called to speak of the joys, challenges, and richness of married life.

Bride's Name and Groom's Name signify the end of the meeting by shaking hands with each other and with the wedding guests.

All present are asked to sign the wedding ( buy flora dresses )certificate as witnesses.

Optional Note for Back Cover

All are welcome to a reception immediately following the wedding.
[Directions to the reception site]

Thank you for all of your love and support!

-- Groom's Name and Bride's Name