Church Wedding Ceremony Ideas
February 18, 2001
How is a wedding ceremony at an Episcopal church?
I kind of have an idea because i go there every sunday and the reverend has been giving us marriage lessons.. but how is it? is it different from a traditional catholic ceremony??????
Im so nervous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and
EXCITED!!!!!!!!
First of all, congratulations!
The Episcopal wedding ceremony is slightly different than the RCC one, but not by much. They both have the same elements, including exhortation and charge, espousals (vows), hymns, prayers and blessings, and the Nuptial Eucharist is optional in both. One interesting note is that the word “obey” is not found in the Episcopal vows. That word was dropped as of the 1928 BCP in recognition of the full equality of both parties to the marriage.
Originally, the couple were the celebrants of the Episcopal ceremony, with the minister (priest) there to supervise, witness and bestow a blessing on the union. Sadly, this custom was changed with the 1979 BCP. However, it’s still your wedding, and you can pretty much decide what will be included and excluded from the service. The priest will help you with those decisions, as well as letting you know his preferences.
I have two suggestions for you:
1) Look at the services as they are in the prayer books and decide which you prefer. Here are links for you.
1979 BCP (there are 3 forms provided):
http://www.saintgabriels.org/bcp/pastoral.html#423
1928 BCP:
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/1928/Marriage.htm
2) The Church of England has provided a wedding ceremony planner online. While the CofE service (and the 1662 BCP) is not exactly the same as the Episcopal service, it should be close enough to provide you with talking points for your priest.
Sign up page for the planner:
http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/planner/
FAQ page:
http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/faqs/frequently-asked-questions.aspx
I wish you all the best, and may God bless you on your special day, and be with you always.
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