The Beginning:

• The Processional
•  Welcome & Gathering Words by Officiant
• Remembrances & Acknowledgements (Optional)
•  Parents and/or Community Blessing (Optional)
•  Readings by Officiant or Others (Optional)

The Middle Section: (Vows)

•  Readings to Each Other (Optional)
•  Song(s) (Optional)
•  Questions of commitment by Officiant to Couple
•  Declaration of Intentions by the Couple to each other (Pledge)
•  Wedding vows
    -  Readings to Each Other and/or Personal Vows (Optional)
•  Exchange of Ring(s)
•  Unity Ceremonies  (Optional -
    - Candle lighting ceremony
    - Sharing of water ceremony
    - Hand Blessing

The Final Section:

•  Final declarations & Pronouncement
•  The Kiss
•  The First Introduction of the couple by the Officiant
•  The Recessional