Suggested Outline Order of
Service
Entrance of the Bride
Welcome
1st Hymn
The Marriage
Reading (s)
2nd Hymn *
Address
3rd Hymn
Prayers and Blessing
Signing of the Register
Departure of the Bride and Groom
* If there are only two hymns, this one is omitted.
You should discuss your order of service well in advance of your wedding with whoever is leading your wedding service (probably Jeff, until a new rector is appointed) and with our Director of Music, Sally Drage. She will provide a list of suitable hymns, together with the words as sung at Astbury, and also advise you on your choice of entrance and departure music. (Please note that this is always played on the organ.) She will also make you a draft order of service. This needs to be checked by Jeff (or the new rector) and Sally for approval before it is printed.
The following must be printed on the final page of your service sheet:
Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
Music Reproduction Licence 798823
Church Copyright Licence 798816
Useful web site
The Church of England has recently put together a useful website to help you plan your wedding. It includes planning the service and picking readings and hymns. You can also hear many of the favourite wedding hymns being sung. Enter Church of England + wedding into your search engine or go to www.yourchurchwedding.org/planner/
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