Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Bride:______Groom:______Date :______Time: PM

CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

Wedding Liturgy Planning Worksheet

for the Marriage of

and

Celebrant:

Wedding Coordinator:

Wedding Date Time PM

Rehearsal Date TimePM

Sacrament of Matrimony

Approximate # of Guests:

Other Musicians:

Strings

Trumpet

Friend or Family Member (Prelude and/or Post Communion Piece Only)

Name:

Selection:

Instrument (or indicate vocalist):

FINAL PRELUDE PIECES

Select up to two pieces from “Prelude Selections”:

1)______2)

SEATING OF GRANDPARENTS/PARENTS

Select one piece from “Prelude Selections”:

List grandparents and parents who will be seated, their escort, and relation to couple. List them in the order which they will enter the church (normally groom’s side, then bride’s side). Couples do not need an escort.

Grandparents’ Names: Escorts: Related to:

bride groom

Parents’ Names: _Escorts: Related to:

bride groom

BRIDAL PARTY PROCESSIONAL

Select one (1) piece from “Processional Selections” for the entrance of the bridal party:

How will the bridesmaids and groomsmen enter the church?

Walk in together from main doors as a couple
Bridesmaids enter from main doors and meet groomsmen at the Baptismal Font

Bridesmaids enter from main doors and meet groomsmen at break in pews.

List bridesmaids and groomsmen the order which they will enter the church. (The last person to enter will be closest to the Bridal Couple.)

Bridesmaids: Groomsmen:

Flower Girl(s): Ring Bearer(s):

Maid(s)/Matron(s) of Honor**: Best Man(Men)**:

**If you have more than one maid/matron of honor and/or more than one best man, please indicate your witnesses signing the marriage license with an “L” next to their names.

Select one (1) piece from “Processional Selections” for the entrance of the bride:

Person(s) escorting the bride: Relationship:

OPENING RITE:

Optional Unity Candle Side candles will be lit by:

Opening Prayer (TFL): A-

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

Old Testament Scripture Reading (TFL)B- (Together for Life)

Name of Book: Chapter and Verse:

Proclaimed by:

Responsorial Psalm (TFL) C- (Together for Life)

Name of Psalm Verse:

(Sung by the Cantor)

New Testament Scripture Reading (TFL)D- (Together for Life)

Name of Book: Chapter and Verse:

Proclaimed by:

Gospel Acclamation Verse (TFL)E- (Together for Life)

Gospel Scripture Reading (TFL)F- (Together for Life)

(Proclaimed by Priest/Deacon)

NUPTIAL RITE:

Introduction & Questions of Intent (TFL)G-

Exchange & Consent of Wedding Vows (TFL)H-

Blessing & Exchange of Rings (TFL) I-

Unity Candle:
CONCLUDING RITE:

Prayer of the Faithful (TFL): J-____or Composing your own

Recited by

Nuptial Blessing (TFL):M-

Presider to invite parents forward for the Nuptial Blessing: Yes No

Parents Name (only if yes)

Optional song if presenting flowers to Mary

Will you present flowers to Mary? Yes No

Final Blessing (TFL):O-

Select one piece from “Recessional Selections”

Instrumental Only Sung