Chapter 8: Types of Wedding Ceremonies Mrs. Karen Swope Family and Consumer Sciences Columbian High School

Religious Ceremonies: Protestant Performed by a_______________ The mother of the bride _______ guest seated before the __________ begins.

Protestant Ceremony: The Processional Groom waits near the alter Wedding party _____________ the aisle Followed by the flower girl and ring bearer Bride’s father escorts her to the alter

Protestant Ceremony cont. Standard opening is: “who gives this woman to be married to this man?” Parents give ______, bride and groom move on to vows and exchange of rings.

Protestant Ceremony cont. Unity candle lighting ceremony, a ____________, may be included. ________: a prayer and pronouncement of husband and wife ________: reverse of the processional; leaving the alter.

Catholic Ceremony Performed by a ______ The mother of the bride is the last guest seated. ________ is similar to the Protestant; groom may choose to enter down the center aisle with best man and groomsmen.

Catholic Ceremony cont. Ceremony begins with a prayer and readings from the bible. A ________ may be included; traditional mass with communion. _______: like above.

Jewish Ceremony Performed by a____________ The bridal couple sign the _________ ( marriage contract) before the ceremony.

Jewish Ceremony cont. Processional: bride may be escorted down the aisle by her ________________

Jewish Ceremony cont. The bride and groom approach the canopy called a _____________.

Jewish Ceremony cont. The bride ________the groom 7 times to symbolize the ___________, 7 wedding blessings, and her devotion to the groom.

Jewish Ceremony cont. Vows and rings: vows are spoken and the groom places the ring on the bride’s _______________.

Jewish Ceremony cont. Reading of the 7 blessings takes place then the wine glass is wrapped in a linen cloth and smashed under the huppah. The guests shout _______________.

Civil Ceremony It is non religious Performed by a ___________________ (strict rules apply) This is a good __________________ marriages. May be held _________, and have a theme.

Wedding Styles: Casual Often small Casual dress may be accepted _____________________ are used May take place anytime of day.

Wedding Styles: Semi-Formal Bride has a choice of a long gown or street length dress, tuxes or suits may be worn by the men. Some of the services may be by __________ but not all. Ceremony occurs during the day. ____________.

Wedding Styles: Formal Long gowns, tuxes are worn. _____________ are hired for everything. Ceremony _______________, reception is in the evening.